Art Around the Square - Artist bios

My photography is dedicated to capturing the beauty of the American West. I am constantly snapping away as life unfolds before my eyes.

 The mountains are my sanctuary, playground, and inspiration.   I am fascinated by the way we recreate with our natural surroundings.   No surface is safe from my paint markers!   . My hope is to connect with others through my art and continue to find and express my artistic voice.  

Nancy Andruk Olson creates lush, dreamlike landscapes that are  reminiscent of an imagined world. Her work provides an escape through  vibrant color and broad, loose brushstrokes. She makes a lot of her own paint to ensure the intensity of the pigment is as high as possible.

Her work is highly idealistic, much like the old masters with an emphasis on eternal themes, using age old techniques, but employing modern tools and supplies. 

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I'm called Opa the Dutch Artist, and I'm an 85 year old painter who paints detailed scenes throughout the Netherlands. I paint acrylics on canvas, and it's a very enjoyable retirement pastime for me. 

Glass is a spectacular medium for color and when light shines through, it radiates.  Being a fan of color is evident in all his works, from glass sculptures to the Linocut prints, bright colors are a prominent feature. 

I have been a practicing silversmith and lapidarist since 2010. 

All season plein air painter, expert skier, fiddler, gardener and outdoors woman.  I feel that ‘my mountains’ lift me up keeping me physically, emotionally and spiritually healthy.

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Esther Hi’ilani Candari is primarily a figurative artist who explores concepts such as; multiracial identity; gender and the female gaze in the context of religion, and the connections between ecology, culture, and sense of place. 

Of all the types of media that she has had an opportunity to work with, her first love was and always has been painting with soft pastelsthe for the  past 50 plus years

Graduated from Utah State University in 2008 with a BFA in drawing and painting

Currently her primary focus is oil painting on canvas based of her passion of nature and water reflection.

Drawing, watercolors, graphic design, making soap and jewelry, have all culminated in her love of oil painting which she now does exclusively. She enjoys creating works that celebrate the earth’s beautiful places and peoples.

Joan Ellsworth is a native Utahn who loves to paint the beautiful, diverse landscape of my state - from the alpine vistas to the red rock country.

Using found objects in her process, her paintings are rich in texture, leaving behind color or fragments of material from the actual objects themselves. 

Pam (on the right) Midway artist and muralist. I've been painting everything from walls, clothing, furniture, cars and of course canvases since I was 9 yrs old. 

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Her steel art ranges from wall hangings and free-standing sculpture to smaller pieces such as candle holders and yard art. All pieces are unique and created by hand.

Susette is not only a seasoned plein air painter but particularly loves the Russian Impressionist tradition and this is evident in her beautiful floral, landscape, still life and figural paintings.  

Jan’s primary medium is fabricated, fused and cast sterling silver jewelry set with cabochons and faceted stones. She creates jewelry that tells a story and is informed by her love of nature and her desire to communicate this to others

Each piece of jewelry Kaleb creates is carefully handcrafted to ensure that it is not only beautiful, but also sustainable and environmentally friendly.

He creates abstract sculpture for outdoor/indoor garden display.  Sculptures are constructed from a weather resistant outdoor acrylic stucco and are durable in all weather conditions.

Born in Romania 1973, Alexandra Jicol is an artist who has exhibited in Europe and the U.S. over 30 years. Her work appears in major private collections throughout the world.

Rebecca Klundt  Gather. Break down.  Reconstruct.  My process begins with a hunt for materials that have been abandoned. I work primarily in wood and acrylic to create two dimensional “constructions”. 

She is the mother of three children and is passionate about using her art to help others see the goodness, truth, and beauty in people, situations, and nature. 

Chilean Fiber artist.

Specialized in portraits with the Punch needle

I am a fiber artist currently living and creating in Salt Lake City, UT, though I was born in Chile and carry the vibrant culture and traditions of my homeland with me in my work.

Chilean Fiber artist.

Specialized in portraits with the Punch needleHer art is inspired by nature’s flora and fauna, the landscapes of our lives, and “the grace and joy of everyday” which highlights the things in life that are welcoming and universal.

Pamela Park creates handcrafted jewelry from recycled metals and sustainably sourced stones.  Her unique designs are heirloom quality and will be treasured by the wearer for generations. 

I have been blessed to see Gods beautiful creation through an artists eye. My hope is that I be able to convey that beauty to the viewer not only visually but spiritually. 

Wheel-thrown and hand-built pottery has been Neena’s main artistic focus over the last 5 or 6 years.

Alex describes her style as contemporary folk art. She draws inspiration from her family, history, nostalgia, nature, and spirituality. Alex creates art to celebrate the joy and hope in life. Her pieces serve as a reminder that there is always joy to be found. 

World Traveler, father & grandfather, studied painting and lived in Ukraine, life long avid fisherman.

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Artist Russell Ricks, is a second generation artist from the Don Ricks family. Raised in Rexburg, Idaho, Russell grew up in a creative environment surrounded by art every day. 

Bill takes wild life and scenic photos.  He has travelled to Rwanda for gorilla photos and the Serengeti for other African wild life and to the Arctic Ocean for polar bear photos and Katmai National Park in Alaska for grizzly bear photos. 

Rose is a Botanical Illustrator who primarily paints Utah native wildflowers and plants. Her work is done in watercolor or graphite on a variety of substrates.

I make unique, one of a kind beaded jewelry.

Fine art artist. Original oils and commissions. I love painting the outdoors, my sacred spaces, and would love to share it with you! Price Point $100.00 to $3500

When asked, he often responds that he likes to paint people places and things that make him smile.  Mike is an award winning artist and has participated in many festivals and group shows.

Mary developed a passion for photographing the beauty of the area and loves to brighten her followers' day by sharing the beauty she sees. 

She recently finished her degree in Art History at the University of Utah and has started painting professionally this past year. She is inspired by simple flowers, amazing landscapes, and color.