Hmmm...well, I suppose I've neglected my blog for long enough. This past summer and autumn were eventful for a lot of reasons, including artistic ones.
First, I was invited to participate in the prestigious Texas Art Auction in Dallas, TX. I sold three paintings there, and got good prices on two of them (the third is also a great painting, and someone got a steal of a deal...I'm happy for them).
Next, I was accepted into the Dixie Invitational art show at Dixie State University in Southern Utah. As far as Utah shows go, this is probably second only to the Springville Museum's Spring Salon. I'm excited to finally be a part of it. I'm currently working on some possible paintings for it, and haven't decided which ones to send.
Also, I've been commissioned to paint a 10-foot by 72-foot mural for a local "living history farm" where workers and volunteers dress in 1800-1920 period clothing. They work the land with horse and ox teams, raise chickens and goats, etc.. This mural will be part of the new museum area where there will be dioramas depicting the different peoples who have inhabited this valley during the past 200 years. The mural will essentially be a landscape of the entire Cache Valley here in northern Utah, and will include details like Shoshone tipis and pioneer dugouts. My designs have been approved, and I will be starting the mural any day now. I will keep everyone updated on my progress as it moves along.
I've included more information on my website: www.trentgudmundsen.com
