Red Hills memories, painted with sandpaper, rags and a brush
Romona Youngquist paints inside a soft contemporary impressionist movement, building scenes that feel like memories more than places. Her muted colors and blurred edges pull you gently into quiet fields, old trees and fading light.
Romona Youngquist at a glance
- Nationality: American
- Lives and works: Dundee, Oregon (Red Hills)
- Known for: Soft, memory-like landscapes of fields, trees and farmhouses
- Medium: Oil painting
- Style: Contemporary impressionism
- Training: Self-taught, with early lessons from nature and old masters
- Shown in: Works hang in Germany, London and Manhattan
- Official website: romonayoungquist.com
She battles her canvases with sandpaper, rags and brush ends until the mood finally speaks. Living in the Red Hills of Oregon, Romona Youngquist draws inspiration from vineyards, meadows and weathered farmhouses around her.
Frequently Asked Questions
How did Romona Youngquist’s early life shape her art?
Romona Youngquist knew at age four that painting was her calling, learning from nature and old masters.
What pushed Romona Youngquist to grow as an artist?
Romona Youngquist built her voice through self‑teaching, constant experimentation and a need to create atmosphere and mystery.
Where does Romona Youngquist live and work?
Romona Youngquist works in Dundee, Oregon, painting scenes that now hang in Germany, London and Manhattan.
You can almost walk into her world.
See more of Romona Youngquist’s paintings on her official website: Romona Youngquist’s Official Website