Josh Elliott was born in Great Falls, MT in 1973. He has studied at Colorado State University, University of Idaho, with Father/Artist Steve Elliott and Montana State University.  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 Kelly 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.

Selected Exhibitions:

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

2005 - Plein Air

2005, Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, Az

2005-2009 - Northwest Rendezvous Guest Artist, Helena, MT

2006-2009 - 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 2001, 2003, 2005 - Artists for 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

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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