Bart Rulon
2013 Artist
2013 Artwork for Sale
Painting – Acrylic
12 x 9 inches
$1,600.00
Intent to Purchase, Lot #228
About the Artist
Bart Rulon's passion for painting wildlife has taken him to some of the world's wildest places to research, including Alaska, South America, India, and Africa. His award-winning paintings are regularly included in prestigious exhibits such as Birds In Art, the Society of Animal Artists annual exhibition, and Arts for the Parks Top 100. His paintings are included in the permanent collections of the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and the Bennington Center for the Arts. He is the author and illustrator of five art instruction books published by North Light Books, and his work has been featured in Southwest Art and Wildlife Art.
Artist Questions
What artist inspires you? Why?
I'm inspired by so many other artists that it is hard to pick one. admire great composition, fresh ideas, and a painterly style.
How do you come up with an idea for a new piece of artwork?
I come up with all my painting ideas by spending time outdoors with my subjects. Field work is a major part of my work flow. Typically I take photographs of animals and habitat while I am in the field for my main references. I stash some of my favorite photographs in a "painting ideas" folder for quick reference once it is time to start a new painting.
Where is the most inspirational place you've visited lately?
Recently I spent 14 days photographing snowy owls at Boundary Bay, Canada. The owls are very photogenic, and they are some of my favorite subjects. I also saw lots of other birds of prey species in the same area. I am sure several paintings will follow from these experiences.
Past Artwork (Since 2012)
