Bonfoey Gallery

Brinsley Tyrrell, our May Artist of the Month, is an internationally celebrated artist whose career has spanned sculpture, drawing, ceramics, and public commissions. Though he considers himself foremost a sculptor, working in clay, bronze, wood, and stone, Tyrrell’s pastel landscapes reveal another deeply personal side of his practice.

Inspired by his longtime home and studio in Freedom Township, these vibrant works capture his emotional connection to the surrounding countryside with expressive color, movement, and atmosphere. Inspired by nature’s constant energy and transformation, Tyrrell’s drawings translate familiar fields, trees, and changing skies into works that feel both intimate and alive.

This month, we are pleased to highlight these remarkable pastels, offering a glimpse into the vision of an artist whose work has enriched Northeast Ohio and beyond for decades.

Featured in this post:

“No. 3 BT 43-Untitled (Fallen Evergreen),” pastel on green paper, 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches, 2017.

“No. 2 BT 40-Untitled (Forest with Path Dk Grey Trees),” pastel on green paper, 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches, 2017.

“No. 6 BT 45-Untitled (Grey Shrubs, Blue Sky),” pastel on red paper, 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches, 2017.

“No. 5 BT 44-Untitled (White Trees),” pastel on green paper, 19 3/4 x 25 1/2 inches, 2017.