Acclaimed for her captivating country landscapes, Milbie Benge's work has been called "romantic realism because her ability to softly convey the beauty of nature evokes a true sense of place.

Having studied under such notable artists as A.D.Greer and Dalhart Winberg, Benge's work reveals her interest and ease in the natural world. From the mirrored surface of a river at sunrise, to leafy country lanes and fields sparkling with wildflowers, Benge's paintings capture a single serene moment in time, evoking the peaceful pace of the outdoors.

Her wide and accurate knowledge of the rural countryside, especially in Texas, Colorado, Arizona and her native California, gives her an unusual sweep of view. Most noted for he...