Steven Oiestad
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Born and raised on a ranch near Big Timber ,Montana,
Oiestad spent his childhood years studying and sketching the animals in his environment.He received a degree in Agricultural Education from Montana State University, and shortly after was chosen to represent the United States on agricultural exchange programs to both Poland and Africa.
Oiestad moved to Great Falls in the late 1980s where his
passion for art was once again renewed, thanks to an incredible group of artists and art community that reside in this area.
A 28 year veteran of the C.M.Russell Auction, he has participated
in many quick-draws during those years.In 2004, Steven was honored with the prestigious " Honorary Chairman's Award "
at the C.M.Russell art auction. In 2017, Steven was chosen as
one of four artists to be a part of the "Charlie Russell Riders Group",an organization now celebrating it's 33rd year of
supporting many museums in the west."It's a real honor
to be a part of this FANTASTIC group" says Steven.
Other achievements include shows at the C.M.Russell Museum,
the Montana Governor's mansion,the Dana Gallery, and Hodges
Fine Art. Oiestad was chosen to be "artist in residence" at
Glacier National Park in 2003.Three times he has been chosen
for the "National Pastel Top 100" in the nation.Lean'n Tree
Cards Inc.regularly publishes his work and his artwork
graces the covers of many books and magazines.Steven is a Founding member of the "Montana Painters Alliance",
a group of 25-30 Montana artists,who get together in the Spring
and Fall of the year to paint in different locations throughout the state.
Working from his home and studio in the beautiful Sun River Valley,
not far from Great Falls,Oiestad's concentration is mainly on the
American cowboy and landscapes of present-day America.
E-Mail Address : oiestadstudio@me.com
P.O.Box 112
Fort Shaw , Mt. 59443
(406) 264-5283
http://www.stevenoiestad.com/
Born and raised on a ranch near Big Timber ,Montana,
Oiestad spent his childhood years studying and sketching the animals in his environment.He received a degree in Agricultural Education from Montana State University, and shortly after was chosen to represent the United States on agricultural exchange programs to both Poland and Africa.
Oiestad moved to Great Falls in the late 1980s where his
passion for art was once again renewed, thanks to an incredible group of artists and art community that reside in this area.
A 28 year veteran of the C.M.Russell Auction, he has participated
in many quick-draws during those years.In 2004, Steven was honored with the prestigious " Honorary Chairman's Award "
at the C.M.Russell art auction. In 2017, Steven was chosen as
one of four artists to be a part of the "Charlie Russell Riders Group",an organization now celebrating it's 33rd year of
supporting many museums in the west."It's a real honor
to be a part of this FANTASTIC group" says Steven.
Other achievements include shows at the C.M.Russell Museum,
the Montana Governor's mansion,the Dana Gallery, and Hodges
Fine Art. Oiestad was chosen to be "artist in residence" at
Glacier National Park in 2003.Three times he has been chosen
for the "National Pastel Top 100" in the nation.Lean'n Tree
Cards Inc.regularly publishes his work and his artwork
graces the covers of many books and magazines.Steven is a Founding member of the "Montana Painters Alliance",
a group of 25-30 Montana artists,who get together in the Spring
and Fall of the year to paint in different locations throughout the state.
Working from his home and studio in the beautiful Sun River Valley,
not far from Great Falls,Oiestad's concentration is mainly on the
American cowboy and landscapes of present-day America.
E-Mail Address : oiestadstudio@me.com
P.O.Box 112
Fort Shaw , Mt. 59443
(406) 264-5283
http://www.stevenoiestad.com/
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