Work samples

  • The Moon Queen
    The Moon Queen

    Acrylic on handmade MDF panel

    48”x36”

    2024

    Available for Purchase
  • Derailment
    Derailment

    Acrylic on Canvas 

    16”x20”

    2023

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis

    Acrylic on Canvas 

    16”x20”

    2023

About Hiromitsu

Hiromitsu Hubbard is a Japanese American painter and explorer whose fine art and murals share a story of adventure and companionship to remind people that there is a whole world of friendship, beauty and mystery out there for those who choose to look for it. His work combines a background in design and communications with energetic representational, surrealist and abstract painting. Hiro currently lives in his hometown of Baltimore, Maryland, where he returned after travels across the United… more

The Moon Queen

Acrylic paint applied with brush and airbrush on a 48"x36" hand made MDF relief panel, 2024. The panel is made from 3 layers of 1/2 inch and 1/4 inch MDF that were cut using a jig saw and a scroll saw. The layers were then glued, sanded, primed and painted to create this custom sculptural canvas. Hand sculpted mushrooms made of Magic Sculpt epoxy clay and painted with acrylic paint are mounted to the frame. This piece depicts an urban landscape scene observed from a warehouse roof top overlooking the city. It is about adventure, exploration, human connection and love that can be found in the most unexpected and surreal places. 

  • The Moon Queen
    The Moon Queen

    Acrylic on handmade MDF panel 

    48”x36”

    2024

    Available for Purchase
  • The Moon Queen
    The Moon Queen

    Acrylic on handmade MDF panel 

    48”x36”

    2024

    Available for Purchase
  • The Moon Queen
    The Moon Queen

    Acrylic on handmade MDF panel 

    48”x36”

    2024

    Available for Purchase
  • The Moon Queen
    The Moon Queen

    Acrylic on handmade MDF panel 

    48”x36”

    2024

    Available for Purchase
  • The Moon Queen
    The Moon Queen

    Acrylic on handmade MDF panel 

    48”x36”

    2024

    Available for Purchase

Derailment

Acrylic paint applied with brush and airbrush on 16"x20" canvas, 2023. This piece depicts a train derailment that occurred in the Remington neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. The reference photo for this painting was taken minutes after the train derailed, almost crushing the photographer and figure in the painting. This piece is about the fragility of life and the importance of appreciating each day we spend with friends and family. It is part of an ongoing effort to document the uncharted territories of Baltimore City; the roads less traveled, the outskirts of reality, spaces filled with excitement, beauty and mystery. 

  • Derailment
    Derailment

    Acrylic on Canvas 

    16”x20”

    2023

     

Uncharted Territory

A 26’ x 8’ mural painted in 2024 at the Baltimore Convention Center for Brush Mural Festival: an event created to showcase local muralists in Baltimore, MD. The first piece of commercial railroad track in the United States was laid in Baltimore, near what is now the B&O Railroad Museum. From there, the B&O Railroad built a track heading west, leading to the construction of the historic Carrollton Viaduct over Gwynns Falls and Thomas Viaduct over the Patapsco River. These areas are still in use by the railroad to this day and also serve as an unofficial playground for many who grow up in Baltimore to explore. One can get lost following these tracks into uncharted territories, an often beautiful combination of nature and the outskirts of the urban landscape that most people never see. Freight trains command a powerful energy: they are massive, loud and dangerous. They are intertwined with stories of Americana, hobo culture and serve as a rolling art gallery for those who take the time to observe and appreciate. The history of these trains, the areas they travel through and the mysterious subcultures that surround them are truly hidden gems of Baltimore. This mural was painted using a combination of Montana 94 spray paint and Createx Wicked Colors acrylic applied with an airbrush. 

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

  • Uncharted Territory
    Uncharted Territory

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    26’x8’

    2024

Hidden Oasis

Acrylic paint applied with brush and airbrush on 16"x20" canvas, 2023. This piece depicts a small pocket of natural beauty found in Baltimore City along the Jones Falls in the Station North neighborhood. Accessing this location requires walking through a series of drainage tunnels before emerging at this small urban oasis. This piece is about friendship, adventure, and finding the often hidden inspiration that exists all around us. It is part of an ongoing effort to document the uncharted territories of Baltimore City; the roads less traveled, the outskirts of reality, spaces filled with excitement, beauty and mystery.   

  • Hidden Oasis
    Hidden Oasis

    Acrylic on Canvas 

    16”x20”

    2023

Resilience

A 36’ x 16’ mural painted in 2024 in Jersey City, New Jersey for Resilient Northeastern New Jersey: an organization that helps residents in urban areas whose homes are affected by flooding and other environmental hazards related to climate change. The mural depicts two blended scenes; an urban street in Jersey City and a river in the nearby Catskill mountains, representing the close connection between urban areas and the natural landscapes that surround them, a connection that is often overlooked. It serves as a visual reminder of the delicate balance of nature that must be acknowledged and respected by humans if we wish to continue living on this planet. Nature is resilient and so are humans; we still have the power to make a difference and fight climate change. This mural was painted using a combination of Sherwin Williams acrylic latex and Montana 94 spray paint.

  • Resilience
    Resilience

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    36’x16’

    2024

  • Resilience
    Resilience

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    36’x16’

    2024

  • Resilience
    Resilience

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    36’x16’

    2024

  • Resilience
    Resilience

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    36’x16’

    2024

The Light Up Ahead

Acrylic paint applied with brush and airbrush on 16"x20" canvas, 2023. This piece depicts a lone traveler walking through a freight train tunnel in the Charles Village neighborhood of Baltimore City. Along the journey of life there are many stretches of darkness but it is always important to never lose sight of the light up ahead. This piece is part of an ongoing effort to document the uncharted territories of Baltimore City; the roads less traveled, the outskirts of reality, spaces filled with excitement, beauty and mystery. 

  • The Light Up Ahead
    The Light Up Ahead

    Acrylic on Canvas 

    16”x20”

    2023

Twilight

A 30’ x 14’ mural painted for Walls On Wicomico, a street art festival created by local artists in the Pigtown neighborhood of Baltimore, MD. This piece depicts two figures walking across an expanse of swamp land along Interstate 895 in Baltimore City to view a beautiful sunset behind a skyline of industrial wasteland. Among the power plants and power lines an ecosystem of native plants and animals continues to hold on. This piece is about nature thriving against all odds and those who find beauty in even the most seemingly unwelcoming locations, where nature combines with the urban landscape. This piece is part of an ongoing effort to document the uncharted territories of Baltimore City; the roads less traveled, the outskirts of reality, spaces filled with excitement, beauty and mystery. Painted using a combination of Sherwin Williams Acrylic Latex and Montana 94 spray paint.

  • Twilight
    Twilight

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    30’x14’

    2024

  • Twilight
    Twilight

    Spray Paint on Concrete 

    30’x14’

    2024

Holding Space

Acrylic paint applied with brush and airbrush on 24"x18" canvas, 2023. This piece depicts a gathering of friends around a bonfire under Interstate 83 in Baltimore City during the cold winter of the COVID-19 lockdown. It is about companionship, love, and the warmth of human connection even in the most uncertain and darkest times. With nowhere inside to safely gather, this group of friends created their own safe haven in the urban landscape, to brave the elements and hold space for each other. This piece is part of an ongoing effort to document the uncharted territories of Baltimore City; the roads less traveled, the outskirts of reality, spaces filled with excitement, beauty and mystery. 

  • Holding Space
    Holding Space

    Acrylic on Canvas 

    24”x18”

    2023

Railfans

Acrylic paint applied with brush and airbrush on 20"x16" canvas, 2023. Railfans are train enthusiasts, many of whom brave the elements to watch and study the passing of freight trains. They know the models of different train cars and even track the routes of specific engines. This piece depicts a group of friends observing a passing train on the CSX mainline in Baltimore City. It is about friendship and the human ability to find community through shared passions, no matter how eccentric. This piece is part of an ongoing effort to document the uncharted territories of Baltimore City; the roads less traveled, the outskirts of reality, spaces filled with excitement, beauty and mystery. 

  • Railfans
    Railfans

    Acrylic on Canvas 

    20”x16”

    2023

Travelers

Acrylic paint applied with brush and airbrush on 16"x20" canvas, 2023. This piece depicts a group of friends who ride freight trains from city to city, as they wait with their supplies to catch a ride on the CSX main line in Baltimore City. This painting is about friendship, adventure and illuminating a largely unknown subculture. It is part of an ongoing effort to document the uncharted territories of Baltimore City; the roads less traveled, the outskirts of reality, spaces filled with excitement, beauty and mystery. 

  • Travelers
    Travelers

    Acrylic on Canvas 

    16”x20”

    2023