paul brent

Paul Brent is an artist whose work has become known to represent the coastal lifestyle.  From his watercolors to his recent oil paintings he captures nature in its best and most idyllic form.  

In the past few years Paul Brent has begun to paint in oil both on panels and on canvas.  His first oils reflected the transparent tradition of his watercolors by he soon moved on to richer layered paintings that explore the depth of color possible with oil paint. A series called “Plantation Home” was painted that reflected vintage Hawaiian subjects.  His latest work has the feeling of collage as he works with both watercolor and oil to create images that are graphically composed with stamps, textures, calligraphy and found objects. 

Paul Brent has been licensing his work for almost twenty years and now lists over 90 manufacturers with whom he does business.   He and his wife, Lana Jane, head the business that includes both licensing and an art gallery of Paul Brent’s work in Panama City Florida.  Paul Brent has been profiled in many publications including the Wall Street Journal, Coastal Living, Florida Monthly that designated him Best Artist in Florida, and many more.  He is a signature member of the National and Florida Watercolor Societies and a member of the Society of Illustrators.  He had authored a book on watercolor instruction titled Wonderful Watercolors and illustrated the children’s book J. Rooker, Manatee.  He has been active in arts and planning organizations both locally and in the state of Florida. He served on the board and was president of Bay Arts Alliance. He served on the board of the Florida Arts Council and the Florida Humanities Council. 

Since 2003 Paul Brent has maintained a studio in Seaside, Oregon, in addition to his studio in Panama City Florida.  There he paints scenes of the Pacific Northwest coastal region. Paul Brent's West Coast series of art is available at Fairweather House and Garden, Seaside, Oregon.