Luminous. Dramatic. Joyful.

Mitch Caster is a Colorado-based fine artist and life drawing instructor. In his oil paintings, pastels, and drawings, his subjects come to life with exceptional use of light and shadows, and extraordinary depth.

New and Featured Works

Approaching Snow, 24 x 36 – Available at Colorado Governor’s Art Show
Hollyhocks of Taos, 24 x 18 – Available at Colorado Governor’s Art Show
Traveling Companions, 24 x 30 – Showing at Tri Arts Project Instructor Showcase

Birth of a Painting

Here is another painting in progress, of “Early Morning at Dream Lake” 24 x 36.
Showing at Earthwood Collections, Estes Park, Colorado

“I’ve been painting and drawing for as long as I can remember. After many years as a news and courtroom artist, I covered some of the nation’s most notorious trials, and now want to concentrate on showcasing the positive aspects of the world. I love capturing bits and pieces of the good that is around me.”

Current and Upcoming Exhibitions and Events

Loveland Museum
Loveland, Colorado
May 3 – June 14
Opening Night Gala: May 2

The Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, one of the largest fine art shows to exclusively feature Colorado artists, introduces the public to 62 of Colorado’s top fine artists. The show is truly “Art with Heart,” as it benefits Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs’ charitable projects and causes.

Image: Hollyhocks of Taos, 24 x 18

Curtis Center for the Arts
Greenwood Village, Colorado
May 17 – June 28
Opening Reception May 16, 6-8 PM

The Pastel Society of Colorado celebrates its 21st Annual Mile High International Pastel Exhibition, a highly competitive event featuring exceptional pastel paintings

Image: Dancers from Giselle, 18 x 14

The Art Center of Western Colorado
Grand Junction, Colorado
May 15 – June 30
Opening Reception June 6

The Art Center celebrates some of the nation’s leading artists who draw and paint together once a week at the Denver Wednesday Night Drawing Group. Figure works will also be featured in a separate gallery space.

Image: Ladies at the National Gallery, 22 x 28

Online Exhibition (link available in June)
June 1 – July 1 

The National Maritime Historical Society (NMHS) and the American Society of Marine Artists (ASMA) strive to preserve and promote a better understanding and appreciation of American maritime history and marine art.  The inaugural 2025 Art of the Sea is an online exhibition and sale featuring original maritime art.

Image: Snowy Egret, 18 x 24

Cantril School Building
Castle Rock, Colorado
April 4 – June 29
Opening Reception April 4, 6-7:30 PM

Explore a showcase of incredible works created by Tri Arts Project instructors – artists living and working right here in Colorado.

Image: Traveling Companions, 24 x 30

See more exhibitions I’ve taken part in. Click here.