These Are Photographs, Not Paintings!
The photographs presented here were created by starting with a high-resolution image and employing a technique called layering and masking to achieve the “Painted Look.” Each of these landscape photography artwork pieces comprises numerous layers that contribute to the final product. These layers may include paint drops or splatters, border boxes, watercolor backgrounds, and other elements. The resulting photograph is then printed on canvas and framed to impart a touch of elegance to enhance your home or office.
Photographer Dave Olsen possesses a comprehensive collection of photographs beyond those showcased here. All photographs are available in various sizes and products such as metal, acrylic, canvas and greeting cards.
Pacific Northwest
Misty forests, rocky shorelines, and quiet back roads fill this collection. We share places discovered on morning drives and rainy hikes, often shown in both full-frame and Painted Look versions. Choose metal for crisp detail or framed canvas for a softer, artful feel in your favorite room.
Desert Southwest
Red rock vistas, sunlit canyons, and stormy desert skies tell the story of our retirement travels through the Southwest. Many scenes include a paired Painted Look option that feels almost hand brushed, especially on canvas, perfect for warm, inviting living spaces or cozy reading corners.
Lighthouses
This collection grew out of long drives along the coast, watching beams of light sweep across water and fog. Several images appear in the book Lighthouses of America, and each print carries that same sense of history and guidance, ideal for hallways, entries, and nautical themed rooms.
Animals
Elk in the mist, birds along the shore, and quiet encounters on back roads. These animal portraits add a gentle, living presence to offices, bedrooms, or cozy nooks, with both crisp photographic and Painted Look options available.
Proven Reach
Images featured nationally, including The Today Show, Associated Press, and Lighthouses of America publication.
Painted Craft
Hand-built Photoshop layers create painterly texture while preserving sharp photographic detail and natural light.
Caring Pricing
Since 2012, we have paired trusted print labs with fair pricing and included shipping for accessible gallery art.
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We’d love to hear from you. Whether you have a question about a print, need help choosing the right size or finish, or would like a custom quote, send us a message and we’ll be happy to help.