G. Russell Case
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G. Russell Case Biography
Western painter G. Russell Case is inspired by nature, but he places little value on literal translations. His sweeping, idealized versions of the western landscape are compositions that combine the beauty of the natural world with the rich imagination and originality of an artist's mind. While there is an unmistakable honesty present in his painted environments -- stemming from his engagement with the land painted directly from nature -- viewers may be reminded of other great artists of the west, whose work is marked by distinctive artistic philosophies. Case's work is unfettered by philosophy and intellect, though he is surely a student of his artistic forebears. The monumental scale of Maynard Dixon, or the unfiltered color and light of Thomas Moran both find their way into his visual language. Yet Case's work is simple, pure, and fresh; his painting draws in the viewer and delivers timeless landscapes. We are immediately transported into a world created by shadow and light, of immense vistas punctuated by jagged mountains and inhabited by lonesome cowboys.
Russell Case's artistic enthusiasm was first fostered by his father, Garry Case, who was also an artist. His father encouraged Russell's artistic talents and helped him seek exposure through marketing and local galleries. For fifteen years the younger Case translated his surroundings into watercolor, creating a foundation for the liquid vibrancy found in his later oils. This transition developed during his college years, where Case studied with the intent to become a professor of art. After graduating from Utah State University in 1990 and with the support of his wife, Susanne, Case decided to dedicate himself to painting full-time. Case's work eventually attracted the attention of a collector Dr. Mike Edson and his wife Karen. Case credits Edson as being a major factor in his success due to his attentive monitoring of the young artist's progress: his vigilant observation, unwavering support, and learned guidance helped develop Case's talent.
Around the year 2000, fine art dealer Paul Bingham became acquainted with Case. Bingham, a dealer from San Jose who had purchased the estate of Maynard Dixon, developed a friendship and partnership with Case and became his exclusive representation. This launched Case's exposure to the national level, and he began getting attention from collectors and dealers, including a very influential contact gallery owner Jeff Mitchell in Scottsdale, Arizona. With Mitchell's help, Case gained even more exposure, attracting the notice of other galleries, including the Gerald Peters Gallery and Overland Gallery.
Selected Awards:
2018
Governor’s Mansion Artists Awards, Salt Lake City, UT
2015
Artist Choice Award, Coors Show, Denver, CO
2012
Best of Show, Coors Western Art Exhibition & Sale, Denver, CO
2005
Edith Hamlin Award, Maynard Dixon Country, Mt. Carmel, UT
2004
Golden Thunderbird Award, Best of Show, Maynard Dixon Country, Mt. Carmel, UT
Literature:
Corriel, Michele, Ones to Watch; Spotlighting the works of April Surgent, Matthew Monahan and G. Russell Case. Western Art & Architecture. Premier Issue (Fall 2007). Virginia Campbell, A Simple Plan, Southwest Art (August 2008). Simple Beauty, Western Art Collector (September 2010). Fiesta for the Five Amigos Western Art Collector (October 2010) Small Paintings Western Art Collector (November 2010). Rhythmic patterns Western Art Collector (February 2011). Best of Astoria, Western Art Collector (September 2011)
Books:
Mitchell Albala, Landscape Painting; pp. 104,105.
Donna L. Poulton and Vern G. Swanson, Painter of Utah's Canyons and Deserts, p. 213,238.
Permanent Collections:
National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Ok; Phippen Museum, Prescott, AZ; Springville Museum, UT; Brigham City Museum of Fine Art, Brigham City, Utah