Trish Stevenson
Biography
Growing up in a rural area west of Denver, Trish Stevenson was either riding horses or drawing them and even then, considered herself an artist. Now living in Montana, she has been inspired to paint the people, animals, and action of the West, focusing on capturing their spirit and attitude in her oil or pastel paintings.
She credits her grandfather for the Western flavor of her work, as he was a memorable character; a tall tale telling, former bronc rider in his heyday, who took the kids to hot, dusty rodeos and brandings. Those memories left a strong impression on Trish and still influence what she paints today.
After graduating high school, Trish was exploring the art galleries of Sausalito, California and was moved to a decision to apply for art school. She entered the Colorado Institute of Art, intent on a career in graphic design. She took advantage of a two-month study trip to Europe, soaking up everything the museums had to offer and spending a month taking classes in Florence, Italy. Her eyes were opened to the possibilities of fine art, which has become a lifelong passion. Trishs artwork has been featured in Art of the West, Western Horseman Magazine and Art Horse Magazines International Equine Art Competition. She has participated in many national and regional exhibits and her work has toured several museums as part of the Ken Ratner Western Art Collection.
Galleries
Frame of Reference Gallery, Tucson, AZ
Kuehl Fine Art/ A.R. Mitchell Museum, Trinidad, CO
Western Stars Gallery, Lyons, CO
Depot Gallery, Red Lodge, MT
Latigo & Lace Gallery, Augusta, MT
Museum Exhibits
“”Cowboys at Work”” Amerind Museum, Dragoon, AZ
A.R. Mitchell Museum/Kuehl Fine Art Gallery, Trinidad, CO
Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum Western Art Show
As part of the traveling collection, “”A Feeling of Humanity – Contemporary Western Art from the Ken Ratner Collection,”” my work has been exhibited in these museums;
Museum of the Big Bend, Alpine, Texas
Bone Agrarian Museum, David City, NE
St. George Museum, St. George, Utah
Rockwell Museum of Western Art, Corning, NY,
Mattatuck Museum, Waterbury,
2022 Art Shows
Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show, Cheyenne, WY
Stampede Western Invitational, Greeley, CO
Out West Art Show, Great Falls, MT
235 Smaller Works Show, Frame of Reference Gallery, Whitefish, MT
Cody Art Show at the Irma, Cody, WY
Big Sky Art Auction, Big Sky, MT
Art in the Beartooths, Red Lodge, MT
Awards
Stampede Purchase Award, 2017 Stampede Western Invitational, Greeley, CO
Outstanding Pastel, “”BoldBrush Painting Competition – March 2014″”,
Judge: Phil Couture
Diane Townsend Award, Works on Paper 2014″”, Waterworks Art Museum, Miles City, MT
Juror: Robert Thompkins
Spirit of the West Award, Purchase Award & Honorable Mention – 2010 Wild Horse and Western Art Show, Rock Springs, WY
Juror: Ann Hanson, Western Artist
Honorable Mention – 32nd Annual Juried Exhibit; Works on Paper, Custer County Art Center, Miles City, MT 2011
Juror: John Pollack, Montana State University Professor
First Place Drawing – Western Heritage Artists Show, Great Falls, MT 2008
Third Place – Ex Arte Equinus International Competition, Art Horse Magazine, 2008
Juror: Kim McElroy, Equine Artist
FAV 15% BoldBrush Competition:
10/2016, 3/2016, 3/2014, 8/2013, 7/2013, 1/2013, 10/2012, 9/2012, 10/2011, 12/2010
