Richie Carter
Montana
Richie Carter, Giving Way Beneath, oil, 36 x 48.
Art Education: Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Montana after studying in San Diego, France, and Italy. I was also fortunate to study briefly with John Poon.
Creative Spark: I have found that while driving in my car I am consistently sparked by the mixture of landscapes with the seemingly inevitable human elements.
Second-Choice Career: Hands down I would choose to be a professional surfer or possibly a Michelin-starred chef. I’m assuming the talent comes along with the wish.
Other Passions: If it involves a healthy dose of competition or fear, I usually enjoy it: playing pool, rock climbing, skiing, volleyball, golf, and playing music.
One Thing People Don’t Know About You: I am a huge fan of Garth Brooks.
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- Richie Carter, Did You Ever Think We Would Meet, oil, 35 x 55.
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- Richie Carter, Long White Line, oil, 9 x 15.
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- Richie Carter, Portrait of Bighorn Sheep, oil, 36 x 36.
Best Advice Received: You must tell your story somehow.
Biggest Fear: It sounds strange, but I think I am most afraid of myself.
Pet Peeve: Bugs getting into my plein-air paintings.
Quirkiest Trait: I have a history of falling asleep during painting excursions.
Mantra or Motto: Clean palette, clean mind.
Favorite Studio Music: Occasionally I listen to something other than Gregory Alan Isakov.
Favorite Work by Another Artist: I was just introduced to Nicolas Martin. He’s doing some amazing work. Also, recently seeing John Singer Sargent’s painting CARNATION, LILY, LILY, ROSE blew me away.
Future Goals: Build my own house and studio complete with a wood-fired sauna.
Price Range: $150 to $8,500.
Representation: Montana Gallery, Billings, MT; Persimmon Gallery, Bigfork, MT; Frame of Reference Fine Art, Whitefish, MT; Sundog Fine Art, Bozeman, MT.
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- Richie Carter, The Last to Leave Here, oil, 18 x 24.
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- Richie Carter, The West is Dead, oil, 36 x 36.
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- Richie Carter, Giving Way Beneath, oil, 36 x 48.
This story was featured in the September 2017 issue of Southwest Art magazine. Get the Southwest Art September 2017 print issue or digital download now–then subscribe to Southwest Art and never miss another story.
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