About

Brandon Waite (b. 1986) is a painter and designer based in Oregon, specializing in oil painting that blends traditional techniques with contemporary narratives. His work often explores themes of memory, emotion, and connection, using rich pigments and layered textures to create evocative pieces. Early in his career, Brandon honed his artistic skills across various mediums, but his passion for oil painting became a defining focus. Currently, he is the Lead Designer at 2 Towns Ciderhouse, where he brings a painter's eye to visual storytelling. In his studio practice, Brandon delves into the alchemy of color, light, and form, crafting works that bridge the timeless and the modern.

“I have always loved the making of tangible media. There has always been something mystical to me about the act of physically creating something and leaving it behind. In our increasingly digital life, physical items can communicate stories that are lost on a screen. My paintings attempt to create that story in the build-up of layers, the materials, and the brushstrokes. I paint because I long to paint. The smell of the linseed oil, the scratching of the brush on canvas, the mixing of paint, the intense study of a subject. It is the physical connection with what I’m creating that brings it to life. I paint songs. I paint people. I paint dreamscapes, and landscapes, and feelings, and moments.”