We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Allie Zeyer, our July 2018 artist of the month. 

“The richness of painting from life,  whether in the studio or outdoors,  is where I find myself as an artist.”

Allie Zeyer grew up watching her dad, Michael Hadley, paint and sell his work in Jackson, WY.  Zeyer received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from Brigham Young University and recently studied under nationally recognized artists: Jill Carver, G. Russell Case and Kathryn Stats in Sun Valley, Idaho. Since then, she has participated in several plein air competitions and won several awards. She received first place two consecutive years in a row at the Eagle Plein Air Festival in Idaho for their quick draw event.

Allie describes how art has…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Brooke Burton, our June 2018 artist of the month.

Brooke Burton lives and works in Boise as an artist and photographer recently exhibiting work at the 2017 Triennial exhibition at the Boise Art Museum.  She is a writer and photographer for the City of Boise’s Art & History Department blog in addition to teaching workshops and classes.  Her personal aesthetic fluctuates between minimalist and maximalist compositions, often reflecting her love of miniatures.  Themes of interest include still-life, selfies, visual culture, and novelty of all kinds.  Her work often uses inanimate objects as a means of storytelling and exploring human narratives.

 

In 2017 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Kylene Collette, our May 2018 artist of the month.

Kylene Collette is a proudly South African export currently residing in Boise, Idaho. She has designed over 100 retail stores, created branding for a successful student accommodation group and worked as Head of Crafts for a children’s television show. Her artwork has been displayed at NfiniT Gallery in Boise, Idaho. She is an exhibiting member of the Treasure Valley Artist’s Alliance and was the City of Eagle’s Artist of the Month, exhibiting at City Hall in March 2016. Collette is currently the on-campus Interior Designer for Boise State University.

 

In 2017 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of artwork as part of our Supporting the…

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We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Karen Jacobsen, our April 2018 artist of the month.

Karen Jacobsen loves painting and drawing. Jacobsen has been captivated by the visual energy and abundance of the natural world. Combining art and science has given her a keen eye for capturing the subtle to austere beauty of her subjects. As a member of the Plein Air Painters of Idaho, the Idaho Watercolor Society, and the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, she is constantly observing and painting.

Jacobsen often draws her inspiration from the lovely landscapes of Idaho, where she currently lives and works. Her method is truly that of capturing the subject. Multiple visits to a location may be necessary before a piece is complete. This dedication to…

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In 2017 the Pettitt Group purchased this original piece of artwork as part of our Supporting the Arts initiative. Throughout the year we give away fine art prints of this beautiful artwork as client closing gifts. The original will be auctioned in November 2018 at our annual “Art Night Out” at the Boise Art Museum.

 

Christine Howard | Cascade Barn | Oil on Wood Board, 11 x 14″ | 2017

 

About the Artist

Christine Howard grew up in Idaho and Oregon and paints the impressive beauty of the Northwest. Howard graduated with a BFA from Boise State University. She was then employed as an illustrator & graphic designer. Howard is an award-winning artist that has been juried into Idaho Paints Idaho Traveling show, Idaho Watercolor Society Annual…

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A painting should not only evoke a mood, it must sing!

We are pleased to highlight the work of artist Danene Taysom, our February 2018 artist of the month.

Danene works as both as an artist and a teacher. She began her art education at Brigham Young University-Idaho. She received her degree in Interior Design, excelling in interior architectural renderings and presentations. After graduation, she worked at several prominent architectural firms where she professionally used both her design and art skills . For more than a decade she has focused on her love, oil painting.  She has studied for many years under the renowned Russian master painter and teacher, Ovanes Berberian.

Danene has a strong belief in the connection between painting and music.…

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Jerri Lisk

The Artist of the Month for January 2018 is Jerri Lisk. Inspired by the dramatic landscapes encountered in her diverse travels, painter Jerri Lisk never leaves home without her sketchbook in hand. Lisk began her career as an oil painter, studying under Frank Holda in high school and then moving on to study decorative painting at Leonard Pardon School of Specialty Design in London, England. Eventually, her talents led her into working in stained glass and faux finishes over the next 20 years. Currently, she is a full-time fine art painter. Her chosen medium is now acrylic on sanded down aluminum; her models consist of natural subjects.

 

 

The piece purchased by the Pettitt Group is entitled Orange Light. We’re so excited to share…

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Pettitt Group Art Collection Features Local Idaho Artists

In 2016 we had Karen Bubb create an original work of art that re ran as signed, numbered prints and framed for client closing gifts. This has been a wonderful new tradition, and we would like to build upon it. Our goal was to curate an art collection of original works by local artists. Over the course of 2017 a group of twelve local artists were chosen to submit artwork to be a part of a collection. We unveiled the collection of pieces on November 9, 2017, at a client appreciation party at the Boise Art Museum. We’re using this as an opportunity to not only promote the work of local artists, but to support arts education locally. Throughout the following year, during each month, The Pettitt Group…

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