Kyle Sims
Wildlife Artwork
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As
a native of the West, Kyle Sims’ love of the vast landscapes and
the array of animals inhabiting them came naturally.
Early exposure to wildlife has made Sims feel at home in
the wild among the many creatures such as elk, bison, deer,
pronghorn, bighorn sheep, and moose. He
captures the essence of all that nature offers to him to tell a
story through his canvases. The artist paints to visually relive
the experiences he has had in the wild.
Sims says, “…being in close contact with creatures
other than human is very exciting and emotionally stimulating. I
have to relay that onto canvas so as to share it with others. Some
of the animals can be very aggressive and unpredictable.
Other animals can be extremely social, much like humans,
causing my curiosity to grow.
That is why I paint what I paint.”
Sims is young,
but he has an impressive portfolio of work that embodies the
talent and experiences of a much more seasoned artist.
His goal is to be the best painter he can be.
Living in Montana
and being surrounded by the many subjects he loves to paint, Sims
travels and takes in all that the magnificent landscape offers.
From spring wildflowers in the Grand Tetons to Mammoth Hot
Springs in
Yellowstone
to snow-covered vistas throughout Big Sky country, Sims observes,
sketches, and photographs animals to later bring them to life on
canvas. He takes
advantage of every opportunity to also paint on location.
Crediting their advice and studying their techniques, Sims
has observed and worked with some of the most admired artists
painting today. Sims
has also learned to interpret wildlife through first-hand
experience. The
artist believes, “The more interaction there is going on in the
field, the better the storytelling – and the painting.”
The talented
Sims credits his parents and his wife, Joylene, and their
encouragement and total support of his work for his success.
His parents recognized his talent and encouraged him
through art lessons, while also taking Sims to art galleries where
he was able to view works by some of the best wildlife painters in
the country. His
wife, Joylene, is Sims’ biggest fan and very much admires and
supports the artist’s dedication to his painting.
Sims is a
Signature Member of the Society of Animal Artists; his works hang
in many private collections throughout
America
. He is exclusively
represented by Trailside Galleries in
Wyoming
and
Arizona
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