Trent Gudmundsen sees no dividing line between his life as an artist and any other aspect of his life. Gudmundsen is represented by fine art galleries in California (Carmel, Santa Barbara, & Palm Desert), Arizona (Scottsdale), Montana (Whitefish), and Utah (Park City & Bountiful).

“The things I value deep in my heart always end up showing themselves in my paintings, such as the idea that beauty exists in simple tasks, and that man can coexist with nature in a truly beautiful way…Inspiration comes at me from a lot of angles, but I find that I’m drawn to subjects that remind me of the rural area where I was raised (which, as I recall, was pretty close to the perfect place to grow up)…I enjoy painting people in every-day situations, whether that be on the farm or in a corner shop or restaurant, and feel that there’s a certain timelessness in capturing quiet moments of real life.”

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Erica Hopper was born in Kansas City, Missouri, studied graphic and industrial design at San Diego State University, and continued her art education at the University of The Americas in Puebla, Mexico. During the 70′s and 80′s she was a successful illustrator with many published works in national periodicals. Today Hopper concentrates on oil media and textile design. It is clear one influences the other by the rhythm and texture found in her paintings. Hopper’s paintings are compelling and abstractly interpretive. She creates delicately modulated surfaces with subtle imagery. Her color use is strong, yet positioned to create a quiet contemplation and colorful vivaciousness. While she develops figurative images with color washes and markings that are clearly defined, the edges leave an openness for imaginative completion.

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As Jean continued seeking out ways to improve her talents, she attended workshops held by local artists and enrolled as an art major in the local college. As a result of her efforts, she won two scholarships to Scottsdale Artists School, based strictly on the merit of her work.
Jean’s favorite subject is the human soul. She desires to capture the essence and inner beauty of the human spirit through the use of light and color. She wants her paintings to speak to the emotions and spirit of each person who views them. She paints realism with the purpose of leaving an indelible impression.

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