Josh Elliott

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Biography Josh Elliott

Josh Elliott was born in Great Falls, MT in 1973. He was raised to appreciate art and is a third generation artist. His grandfather studied with Grant Wood and dabbled in all sorts of artistic pursuits. His Father, wildlife artist Steve Elliott, gave up a successful career as an ER doctor to become a full-time artist.

Josh's father taught and encouraged him. Josh learned the importance of painting from life and discovered his passion for painting outdoors. He sees his outdoor paintings as a reaction to what is in front of him, and feels they act as sit-ups and push-ups to sharpen his skills. He considers his studio paintings to be a culmination of everything he has learned from painting out, combined with his own artistic interpretation. Josh credits his recent growth to the teachings of artists John and Terri Moyers who stress the fundamentals of drawing and composition.

Born in Montana, Josh lived out of state for some time but always felt a deep connection with Monatana's landscape and people. Josh now lives with his wife and two daughters in Helena, Montana.

Josh says,"A good painting, to me, is Nature's truth filtered through the artist."

He participates in many shows including: American Masters at Salmagundi Club in New York City, Maynard Dixon Country, Quest For the West at the Eiteljorg Museum, and Western Rendezvous of Art. Josh won the "Palette Award" at the 2008 Quest for the West show. He was awarded the "Edith Hamlin Award" at Maynard Dixon Contry in 2007. Josh had a feature article in Southwest Art's February 2009 issue, and will be in Art of the West's spotlight on rising stars in the November/ December 2009 issue

Date of Birth: November 9, 1973

Education: Colorado State University, 1991
University of Idaho, 1992-1995
Study with Father/Artist Steve Elliott, 1995-1996
Montana State University, 1996-1997

Selected Exhibitions:

2009 - 4th Annual "Small Works, Great Wonders" Winter Art Sale, National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum

2008-2009- American Masters at Salmagundi Club, New York City
2008-2009 - 4th Annual Quest for the West Art Show and Sale, Eiteljorg Museum, IN
2007 - Arizona: A Millennium of Arizona Art, Mark Sublette Medicine Man Gallery, Tucson, AZ
2005 - Plein Air 2005, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Az
2005-2009 - Northwest Rendezvous Guest Artist, Helena, MT
2005-2009 - Maynard Dixon Contry, Mount Carmel, UT
2005-2009 - Miniatures and More Show National Museum of Wildlife Art
2002-2008 - CM Russell Art Auction, Great Falls, MT
2006 - Acadia Invitational, Bar Harbor, Maine
2001, 2003, 2005 - Artists for Open Space Benefit, Montana Land Reliance, Bigfork, MT
2003 - Carmel Art Festival Plein Air Competition, Carmel, CA
2001, 2000, 1999 - Sovereign Collection, One Man Shows and Group Shows, Portland, OR
2000 - Artist in Residence Glacier National Park, MT
1999 - Grant Kohrs Frontier Montana Gathering of Artists, Deer Lodge, MT
1997-1999, 2002 - Masters in Montana Show, Bozeman, MT
1998-2003 – Portland Art Museum Spring Shows
2001-2004 – Fall Classics Show, Hamilton, MT

Awards, Collections:

Palette Award Quest for the West 2008
Edith Hamlin Award Maynard Dixon Country 2007
Honorary Chairman Award C.M. Russell Art Auction 2007
Award of Merit Western Rendezvous of Art 2007
Award of Merit Western Rendezvous of Art 2006
Legacy Award Western Rendezvous of Art 2006
Best Small Painting Award Acadia Invitational 2006
Montana Historical society Museum Collection, Helena, MT
Oregon Historical Society Museum Collection, Portland, OR
CM Russell Auction March 2003
Ralph "Tuffy" Berg Award for Emerging Artist
Maynard Dixon Award and Quick Draw Award
Plein Air 2005 Show Tucson, AZ

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