A true outdoorsman of the American West, Artist Paco Young lived near the Gallatin River outside of Bozeman, MT, with his wife and young son in an environment that provides constant and ever-changing inspiration for his art. He remained passionate about each painting because he paints familiar subjects that he loves. Young's favorite way in which to work is painting in plein air, or outdoors on location. Read moreA true outdoorsman of the American West, Artist Paco Young lived near the Gallatin River outside of Bozeman, MT, with his wife and young son in an environment that provides constant and ever-changing inspiration for his art. He remained passionate about each painting because he paints familiar subjects that he loves. Young's favorite way in which to work is painting in plein air, or outdoors on location. This technique has also has taught him the most about painting.
Young's subjects are almost entirely derived from trips to nearby Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Glacier National Parks. He says, "There's an endless source of inspiring subject matter in the Northern Rockies. While I may include wildlife or figures in my paintings, they are usually secondary or lend support to the landscape. My paintings are often more about paint itself than the subject depicted because I find so much pleasure and excitement in the simple process of moving paint and creating a real impression of life."
Reflecting a level of maturity that comes from years of passionate work and dedication, Young's paintings have evolved into a painterly style well-suited to convey the wild beauty of his surroundings. During a career that spans more than 20 years, Young has traveled extensively and exhibited at hundreds of gallery and museum shows including the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, C.M. Russell Museum, Gilcrease Museum and the Trailside Galleries. The National Park Service commissioned him to do a painting of Old Faithful, the famous geyser in Yellowstone National Park. Young's 4' x 6' original oil has now been permanently installed over the grand fireplace at the historic Old Faithful Inn. less
Autumn Song - Elk By Paco Young
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Cautious Approach - Bull Moose By Paco Young
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