Arthur Deatly

Arthur Deatly

My paintings are based on direct observation. I take my French easel out into the city I call home, Houston TX. The subject matter, although always changing, is often the confluence of what I love about Houston; it’s buildings, bayous, highways, tree-lined streets and lush parks and gardens. I hope you can see the beauty of Houston in my Urban Landscapes. 713-305-6626 https://deatlyart.net @deatlyarthur

photo by Zoe Tucker
Allen’s Landing view of UH Pump Station. 24x36” acrylic on canvas by Arthur Deatly
Pond at Armand Nature Center 22x30 Watercolor by Arthur Deatly
Smith Point Bayou 20x36” Acrylic on canvas by Arthur Deatly
Arthur Deatly
Arthur Deatly
Arthur Deatly

Even though I’m from Houston I received my BFA from Kansas City Art Institute. I was influenced by a professor that said art started and ended with Cezanne. My style is based on the plein air approach of painting from direct observation much like Cezanne approached his subject matter. I go out every week and paint the city I live in, It is my honest response to what I call the Beautiful Ugly that is Houston a place built in a swampy mosquito-infested marshland designed based more on greed happen chance than esthetics. Highway byways bayous and buildings.

The Sculptures on Heights Blvd.