Jason Rich (Utah / Idaho, b. 1970), "Palomino Gold", oil on panel

sight: 20 x 24 in., frame: 36 in. x 32 in.

Provenance: Property from the estate of a prominent San Antonio, Texas businessman

Raised on horse farm in Preston, Idaho, Jason Rich had an early fascination for 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.