Montana has several Artists that call Montana Home. This list only scratches the surface. Please email us with the sites of any other Montana Artist that you believe should be listed here. (Those with websites only please.)

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Artists are listed alphabeticly by their last names.

Most of these sites have some great pictures that show their works. So even if you can't make to Montana to view their work in person, you can see it online.

For a look at Montana artists that do not have a website, visit Montana-Artists.com. This site provides looks at many of the Montana artists listed below plus looks at the works of Montana Artists that do not have websites. This site also contains information about art events, and a list of galleries by name and by city.

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Ona Magaro; Ona enlivens her cosmopolitan glass sculpture craft with a fierce talent. Her adventures with color are striking - from the tropical richness of the Africa series through earth-toned vases to the liquid mystery of her Awakened sculptures. Each finished piece reflects individuality and yet enhances characteristics in others. Part of Glass Horse Studios of Columbus, Montana.

Michael Meissner; He has worked in pencil, pen and ink, watercolor, oils and acrylics in various styles over the years. His work has featured surrealistic themes, as well as landscapes, wildlife scenes, native Americans, and mixed media articles. He has worked on canvas, antique articles, and tanned animal hides. There are several neat galleries here, check out his cartoon gallery and see General Custer or Chief Joseph wearing sunglasses

Heyoka Merrifield; He is a jeweler, sculpter, and author. Heyoka's jewelry is created with a fabrication technique, the way in which ancient jewelers constructed their pieces. Take a look.

Sandra Merwin; Billings Montana painter and drawer. Check out her artwork on her site including horses, wildlife, cats and nature. Sandra Merwin is known for her dramatic motion and bold confident paint strokes that convey spirit and energy. Her paintings have graced the covers of four magazines: "Today's Horse", "The City Magazine", "Today's Pet" and "Animal World USA". She has won numerous awards and was featured a artist: at two galleries. Her painting of "Jag" was commissioned by The Humane Society of the US and belongs to the Governor of Montana.

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Beth Norton; Her site, Tiger Lily Treasures, is an online mosaic gallery and store. The pieces include wall hangings, sculpture, pots, planters, mirrors, garden items, vases, plaques, tables and more. The vast majority of the pieces on this site are created using stained glass which give them a depth and glimmer that is impossible to capture with a camera. Be sure to take a look at her 3D pieces.

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Rick Paris; Photographer, Florence. Rick’s photography reflects the respect he has for animals and our environment. He is currently involved in many organizations dealing with the education of the public in regards to the myths and rumors of animals. Although his focus was mainly on eagles and wolves his portfolio is ever expanding to include many birds, animals, scenic shots, people, events, weddings, kids and pet photography.

Linda Parker; Quilts, Helena. The Native American Plains Indians began making morning star quilts when the buffalo became scarce. Linda not only brings this art form to life but teaches others the skills as well in both classes and through her book, Morning Star Quilts.

Mary Beth Percival; Water colors, See her work at the Dolack Gallery in downtown Missoula along with that of Monte Dolack. Striking watercolors which demonstrate her connection with Montana's Landscapes.

Larry Pirnie; Painter. His western paintings take on a kind of magic all their own. A kind of whimsical mix of reality and vibrant colors that really has to be experianced.

Paulette Preeshl-Shipp; Photographer, Havre. Serveral samples of her work appear on her site, "Enchanted Moments". Categories included on the site are Portrait Gallery, Black & White Gallery, Scenic Gallery, Still Life Gallery, Artistic Expressions, and Inspirations. Very nice, especially how she captures the youth on camera.

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Parks Reece; distinctive paintings, lithographs, and prints; Livingston Montana; Dubbed a "modern mythological surrealist," Reece fairly bristles at the label, yet acknowledges that "you have to have a classification and I seem to have been lumped in with the surrealists."Reece's parodies inject humor into subjects traditionally considered oh-so-serious and that has made him a hero of environmentalists and others who appreciate the complexities of the human role in our natural world. Site contains some wonderful examples of his work. View his work in at the Parks Reece Gallery at 119 S Main in Livingston.

Donna Ridgway; This is like a sneak peek into the studio of Donna Ridgway. It is updated several times per week. There are also personal comments made about the works that make it more interesting. She has also created hundreds of horse drawings and paintings and now uses archival artist materials. She is also in to photography.

Cindy Rose; Painter, Helena; She is a native of Helena, Montana and has many ties with notable local artists. Her extensive travels abroad reflect in her paintings. Since 1998 she has refined her artistic works with her lifelong best friend Marcy Bergmann at their C'eM Studio. Her motto is "I like looking at life through artist eyes."

Robert Schlenker; (Big Sky Wildlife Art) Painter; Bozeman, Montana; Over the years Robert developed his artistic skills and soon focused on wildlife art. Robert moved to Montana more than 25 years ago and revels living in an area so rich with reference material for wildlife and landscape painting. While hiking, back country skiing, snowshoeing, and floating rivers Robert finds his artistic senses stimulated and his mind racing with images and ideas for new compositions.

Bruce Shinn -- Custom designed furniture and art work in wood, rock, metal and glass. Check out his wall art, fly tying desks, custom tables, aquarium cabinets, custom benches, bedroom furniture and more. See his work in person at Montana Homefitters, in Missoula or Kalispell or at Samarah Fine Art in Whitefish, MT

Bob Stayton; Bronze sculpture; Artist and storyteller, Bob Stayton captures the American wilderness and the magic of the west in bronze sculpture. His sculptural portrayals are of personal experiences with the people and animals depicted and each is a story cast in bronze.

Roland Taylor; Photography;

Donna Toavs; Painter; Stevensville, Montana, Her specialties are rodeo and equine portraits, but western art is her primary consideration. Her work has been published on the cover of “Precision Scale Co.” 1993 issue, and as a CD cover of the “Cold-Drill America’s Work Force” 1992 issue. Donna has also been commissioned to create logos for a number of different companies. Her work is currently displayed in The Red Poppy in Ronan MT. and the Long Horn Trading Post in Stevensville, MT.

Leith Wimmer; Photographer, Glasgow; Montana wildlife and scenery; check out his great color photography of both Montana and the Washington DC area. He is currently serving in the United States Navy

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