Jason Rich (Utah / Idaho, b. 1970), "Cub River Views", 2001, oil on canvas laid to wood panel

sight: 24 x 36 in., frame: 32.5 x 44 in.

Provenance: Property from a  Houston, Texas  collection

Raised on a horse farm in Preston, Idaho, Jason Rich had an early fascination with horses. He studied art at Utah State University, earned a post-graduate degree, and spent a year teaching high school art in Preston. He credits Glen Edwards at Utah State for helping him significantly. A turning point in his subject matter was an award winning painting of a Clydesdale team he did for a competition. His studio is in Logan, Utah, where he lives with his wife and daughters. He expressed concern that he does not want to be known only as a cowboy artist but has an affinity for wildlife and figurative work. He is noted for his ability to light objects without losing contrasts.