Artist Statement

Since childhood, I’ve loved the hidden secrets, wide expanses, and the beauty of our rivers, streams, tributary waters, forests, meadowlands and sky.

I share this love with anyone who has ever walked a trail, played at a river or lake, watched a sun set, or in any way experienced the wonders of nature.

Collectors say they can hear the water, smell the forest, and feel the wind in my paintings. My purpose is to bring out-door experiences, stories, and memories home.

LR MONTGOMERY

Bio

LR Montgomery creates original, impressionistic oil landscape paintings of places people love in the Northwest.

His paintings bring the ambiance and memories of our outdoor experiences into homes, work spaces, and recreational abodes.  

As an artist with a heart for conservation and sustainability, he paints nature, exposing its intricacies and boldness, lights and shadows, wide-open spaces, and hidden secrets.

Montgomery’s images float through the boundaries of realism and impressionism, reflecting a sensitivity and close interaction with the environment and the Northwest outdoor life style. His recognizable, prolific outpouring of works show a respect for life, nature and the beauty of God's creation.

COLLECTIONS ~ INFLUENCE ~ AWARDS

LR Montgomery’s work is found in the collections of corporations, private individuals, environmental groups, museums, and educational institutions throughout the USA, Europe, Russia, China, Mexico, Canada, Africa, Japan and Australia.

Collecting entities include Kaiser Permanente, Spokane Eye Clinic, Pacific Lutheran University, Washington State University, City of Spokane, Dishman Hills Conservancy, Gonzaga University, The NW Museum Of Arts & Culture (NW MAC), Layola Marymount University, Spokane Riverkeeper, Shriners Children’s Hospital, and Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center. 

Montgomery has produced signed limited edition etchings or print images for organizations such as The NW Museum of Arts & Culture (NW MAC), St Georges School, The Friends of Manito, WSU Intercollegiate School of Nursing, and Dishman Hills Conservancy.

Awards include Los Angeles Printmaking Society National Exhibition Purchase, The Artist's Magazine National Art Competition Finalist, Artistry In Wood Featured Artist, and Valley Art Center First Place. 

Montgomery has been featured in Spokane Coeur d’Alene Living Magazine, The Artists Magazine, The Spokesman Review, The Coeur d'Alene Press, Columbia Basin Herald, Silver Valley Voice, Signals, Art Chowder, KPBX Public Radio interviews, and on KSPS Public Television.  LR Montgomery is the Artist In Residence for Dishman Hills Conservancy. DishmanHills.org

His influences include Renoir, Monet, Van Gogh, Sorolla, Sergei Bongart and Chevreul.

PERSONAL 

LR Montgomery is a bit of a rascal and a great story teller.  He lives with his wife Carole, and of course they are best hiking buddies. His studio is located near Manito Park in Spokane WA.