Lewis Bryden is mostly known for his Connecticut River views. He also has painted en plein air in many worldwide locations. 

Originally trained as an architect, he has been a professional painter for more than four decades. He also does portraits and genre studies, and makes realistic sculptures in bronze and marble. 

His style is informed by an interest in rendering different kinds of light. Curator Martha Hoppin describes Bryden’s method: “He paints the light in space, and then fills the space with nature.