About the Artist:

Kelly Dangerfield was born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah.  His artistic talent was obvious from a very young age as he spent much of his youth either drawing or exploring Utah’s natural world.  Kelly comes from a family with a rich history in both art and the outdoors.  He has inherited a deep appreciation for nature and enjoys fly-fishing, backcountry hiking, and wildlife photography - all of which provide him with great motivation for his work.

Kelly finds great inspiration in the works of artists Carl Rungius, Thomas Moran, John Singer Sargent, Joaquin Sorolla, and many others.  He also spends time studying the work of many present-day masters including Clyde Aspevig, Tucker Smith, and Richard Schmid.  Kelly takes every opportunity to learn from other artists; recently he has received much appreciated guidance and critique from wildlife artists Daniel Smith and Kyle Sims.

Kelly paints exclusively in oils and is greatly enjoying exploring and refining different painting techniques. Though his primary subjects are wildlife, he also enjoys painting landscapes and just about anything else you can find in nature. He greatly believes in the value of painting from life and enjoys doing so whenever his subjects allow.

Kelly and his family currently reside in Bozeman, Montana where he is exposed to an endless amount of ideas for his work.  Kelly spends much of his free time exploring the mountains, rivers, and trails of Southwest Montana, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton National Park searching for ideas for future paintings.

Newsletter:
Kelly sends periodic emails announcing newly released original paintings, show schedules, and recent accomplishments. To have your email address added to Kelly's mailing list, please send Kelly a quick note. Your information will be kept confidential.

Commissioned Work:
Kelly sets aside time in his schedule each month to work on commissioned paintings. If you're interested in having him create a piece specifically for you, please contact him. Depending on the time of year, he is usually scheduled about 4 to 6 weeks out. He can create a piece to fit nearly any budget and enjoys painting many different subjects.

Gallery Representation:
In addition to participating in several national art shows and auctions each year, Kelly's work can be seen at Grey Fox Gallery in Bozeman, Montana and Iron Horse Gallery in Columbia Falls, Montana.

Kelly is currently seeking additional gallery representation. If you are a gallery owner or director and are interested in Kelly's work, please contact him.

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The image galleries on this site are a sampling of some of Kelly's recent work. Please enjoy...