GREGORY SIEVERS
Gregory Sievers received his Associate of Fine
Arts Degree in 1976 from Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. He went on to
receive a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Brigham Young University in
Provo, Utah. In 1982 he received a Master of Fine Arts Degree from Utah
State University in Logan, Utah. His graduate thesis was a compilation of
still lifes depicting aspects of the early west.
In 1996, Greg was appointed
by the Governor of Idaho to serve as a Commissioner on the Idaho Commission
on the Arts. In 1996 and 1997, Greg served the commission on the Policy and
Planning Board and as Chair of the Individual Artists Committee.
The inspiration for Greg’s
pioneer scenes comes from American history. Having grown up in the Rocky
Mountains, he draws from the experiences of his youth to capture the essence
of the American West. He strives to portray the courage and nobility shown
by those pioneers who crossed the plains, and he seeks especially to show
the lives of pioneers on an individual basis. He does this by depicting
individual families or groups facing the hardship, as well as the vastness
and beauty of the west. By doing this, he hopes that those who experience
his work can better relate to the heritage that we as Americans share.
Greg has traveled
extensively in Europe for the past ten years, painting “Plein Air” in Paris
as well as in the European country side, including the Italian and French
Rivieras, Venice and Rome, Madrid and Barcelona, Budapest, Strassborg,
England, Wales and Prague. He uses historical books and images to place the
streets and figures in the 18th century, adding a sense of
romance and history. The monuments and historic landmarks of the cities of
Europe provide beautiful icons in these city scenes, and allow all who see
his work to experience both the time and place depicted.
A unique form of
impressionism can be seen in Greg’s style. Many of the early impressionist
styles were far more detailed than most realize. Though Greg’s paintings
appear to be quite detailed, a closer look will reveal expressive brush work
and charming impressionistic textures.
As an artist, Greg feels
that his work can affect people on many levels. He enjoys painting a variety
of subjects and themes, and is always finding new ways to express his
romantic leanings.
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