Work samples

  • O Say Can You See Pastel, Collin Cessna, 2021, 11 x 14
    "O Say Can You See" Pastel, Collin Cessna, 2021, 11" x 14"
    Only the letter "O" remained on the Domino Sugar Sign in Baltimore, MD as this pastel painting was created en plein air. It was a breezy day in March as the winds blew across the Inner Harbor. The sun was shining and lovely shades of blue reflected off the water. "O Say Can You See" was created in March of 2020. This is a pastel painting created in plein air by Collin Cessna. A mixture of pan pastels and hard pastels were used to create this piece.
  • Natty Boh Tower Pastel Painting by Collin Cessna
    Natty Boh Tower Pastel Painting by Collin Cessna
    In late October 2021, I set up my easel below the Natty Boh Tower in Canton, MD and painted this scene using a mixture of soft and hard pastels on sand paper. Prints are now available of this painting on my Etsy shop/ Etsy.com/shop/CollinCessnaArtwork Thank you and have a great day, Collin Cessna IG @collin_cessna_artwork www.collincessnaartwork.com
  • Havre de Grace Bridge Pastel Painting by Collin Cessna 2021
    Havre de Grace Bridge Pastel Painting by Collin Cessna 2021
    On September 18th 2021, I entered the Maryland Center for the Arts Quickdraw competition and painted this landscape in Havre de Grace, MD. The sun was rising over the water and trains passed by on the bridge as I painted this scene with pastels. The painting placed second in the Maryland Center for the Arts Quickdraw competition. Prints are now available of this painting in my Etsy Shop. Etsy.com/shop/CollinCessnaArtwork
  • Key Bridge Acrylic on Canvas Collin Cessna 2021
    "Key Bridge" Acrylic on Canvas Collin Cessna 2021
    I sat on the edge of Fort Armistead Park and completed this painting of the Key Bridge in July of 2021. I wanted to capture this moment in time and share it with you. This is a 16"x 20" Acrylic on canvas painting.

About Collin

Baltimore County
Collin Cessna is a visual artist living in Baltimore County Maryland. He studied visual arts at the George Washington Carver Center for Arts and Technology. In college, he studied Environmental Science and worked in the field for several years before returning to a life of creating art. Currently, he has a studio in his Baltimore County home. Collin specializes in painting pet portraits, landscapes, portraiture, and unique custom pieces including saw blade paintings.
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Plein Air Landscapes

The landscapes featured here were completed en plein air around Baltimore City, Baltimore County and Harford County in 2021.  When painting in the open I tend to work in pastel because of the immediacy of the medium. On occasion I will use acrylic paints and watercolors while painting en plein air
  • O Say Can You See
    O Say Can You See
    Only the letter "O" remained on the Domino Sugar Sign in Baltimore, MD as this pastel painting was created en plein air. It was a breezy day in March as the winds blew across the Inner Harbor. The sun was shining and lovely shades of blue reflected off the water. "O Say Can You See" was created in March of 2020. This is a pastel painting created in plein air by Collin Cessna. A mixture of pan pastels and hard pastels were used to create this piece.
  • Havre de Grace Pastel Painting by Collin Cessna
    Havre de Grace Pastel Painting by Collin Cessna
  • Magenta Dahlias Pastel, 2021, Collin Cessna
    "Magenta Dahlias" Pastel, 2021, Collin Cessna
    Magenta Dahlias painted from Ladew Gardens in Harford County.
  • Jarrettsville Sunflowers Pastel, Collin Cessna, 2021
    "Jarrettsville Sunflowers" Pastel, Collin Cessna, 2021
  • Double Rock Park Sunflower Garden by Collin Cessna, Gouache on canvas, 2020
    Double Rock Park Sunflower Garden by Collin Cessna, Gouache on canvas, 2020
  • Key Bridge Acrylic on Canvas Collin Cessna 2021
    Key Bridge Acrylic on Canvas Collin Cessna 2021
  • St. Ursula in Parkville, MD Pastel on paper by Collin Cessna
    St. Ursula in Parkville, MD Pastel on paper by Collin Cessna
  • Wildflowers Pastel painting by Collin Cessna
    "Wildflowers" Pastel painting by Collin Cessna
  • Graffiti Alley in Baltimore City by Collin Cessna Pastel
    Graffiti Alley in Baltimore City by Collin Cessna Pastel
  • Loch Raven Reservoir Pastel Painting by Collin Cessna
    Loch Raven Reservoir Pastel Painting by Collin Cessna

Murals

Murals completed in 2021 around Baltimore. 
  • Collaborative Mural with Artist Saz Ross in Canton MD
    Collaborative Mural with Artist Saz Ross in Canton MD
    Collaborative Mural with Artist Saz Ross in Canton MD. Dimensions are approximately 25' high by 45' long.
  • Peonies Wall Mural Canton MD by Collin Cessna
    Peonies Wall Mural Canton MD by Collin Cessna
  • Baby Room Mural in Manchester MD by Collin Cessna
    Baby Room Mural in Manchester MD by Collin Cessna
    Baby Room Mural painted with interior paint and acrylics. Dimensions are 8' by 10'.

Pet Portraits

Pet portraits created by Collin Cessna.
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
  • Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna
    Pet Portrait by Collin Cessna

Wildlife Paintings

Wildlife Paintings created by Collin Cessna.
  • Rockfish painting by Collin Cessna
    Rockfish painting by Collin Cessna
  • Great White Shark painting by Collin Cessna
    Great White Shark painting by Collin Cessna
  • Rainbow Trout Painting by Collin Cessna
    Rainbow Trout Painting by Collin Cessna
  • Walleye Fish by Collin Cessna
    Walleye Fish by Collin Cessna
  • Horse painting by Collin Cessna
    Horse painting by Collin Cessna
  • Green Winged Teal by Collin Cessna
    Green Winged Teal by Collin Cessna