JASON RICH
MEET JASON RICH
“Every painting starts with the horse for me, the way the light catches its gesture and movement.” It’s no wonder, since artist Jason Rich grew up riding, training and drawing horses on a small farm in southern Idaho. Jason’s interest in art was fostered at a young age, which led him to study art at Utah State University where he received Bachelor and Master of Fine Art degrees.
Upon completing his education, Jason dedicated himself to pursuing art full time and quickly established himself in the art market. Over more than two decades, Jason has enjoyed much success and recognition in prestigious organizations, shows, events and elite publications.
To get inspiration and reference for his work, Jason rides alongside cowboys working the corrals or packing through the mountains. He then combines experience, imagination and research to depict authenticity of the cowboy way.
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Living in the mountains of northern Utah with his wife and three children, Jason feels he is living his dream. “I live in a place I love, with people I love, doing what I love. What could be better than that?”
SELECT AWARDS & ACHIEVEMENTS
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President 2018-19, Cowboy Artists of America Organization
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“Stetson Award” Best Overall Exhibition, Cowboy Artists of America Annual Art Sale & Exhibition 2015
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Western Artist of the Year, Academy of Western Artists 2014
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Cache Valley Cowboy Rendezvous, Poster Artist 2014
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Silver Medal in Oil Painting, Cowboy Artists of America Annual Art Sale & Exhibition 2013
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Jackson Hole Arts Festival, Poster Artist 2013
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Heber Valley Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Poster Artist 2012
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Silver Medal in Oil Painting, Cowboy Artists of America Annual Art Sale & Exhibition 2012
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Traditional Cowboy Arts Association (TCAA) Award “Best Portrayal of a Cowboy Subject,” Cowboy Artists of America Annual Art Sale & Exhibition 2012
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Cowboy Artists of America Member, October 2011
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“Spirit of the West Award,” Masters of the American West Invitational Art Exhibition & Sale 2008
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National Cattleman’s Beef Association, Poster Artist 2002
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“Founders Favorite,” Arts for the Parks 1998, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
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“Ralph “Tuffy” Berg Award: Best New Artist,” C.M. Russell Auction 1998, Great Falls, Montana
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Grand Prize, Arts for the Parks 1997