Outdoor & SnowSports Industry Artist Profiles

So much of the inspiration for my work, and art, flows from being active in the outdoors. I see amazing shapes and colors and scenery in the natural world. I problem solve and dream when I hike or ski or bike. I first think of myself as a designer (of goods, apparel, textiles), and secondly as an artist (textile, printmaking, collage etc.). The distinction being that I “design” for a living, and that I make art for my own pleasure. I never seem to have “enough” time for making art – work gets in the way – yet it is a very important aspect of who I am.

Lately I’ve been wondering how many other people in the Outdoor and SnowSports industries are part-time artists; artists who have non-art-making day jobs? Are there financial analysts or inventory controllers out there who paint? Pack designers or sales reps that are sculptors? Technical engineers who are photographers? Customer service reps who build furniture? Guides who are potters? I thought it would be interesting to search them out and see if there is a correlation between their art and the outdoors. I’m curious to see what they create after quitting time. By asking around I’ve been delighted by the responses and introductions I’ve received.

Starting today I will be profiling interesting and creative artists on a (hopefully) weekly schedule. If you are an artist within these industries, or know someone who is, please drop me a line. I think it will be a fun way to learn about the people that we do business with. How about having an art show at the next Outdoor Retailer or SnowSports trade shows to highlight these artists?

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5″ x 6″ monoprint

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