ARTIST STATEMENT
EXHIBITION HISTORY
GALLERIES
MY FAVORITES


Artist Statement -




I began taking pictures at a very early age, about 8 if I remember correctly, and soon began to manipulate the images, painting on colors and adding my personal touches to create soft impressionist images.

My interest in photography led to further study and eventually a career in commercial advertising and fashion photography and I worked in several studios in Dublin, London and San Francisco. I constantly experimented with the medium of photography, seeking to put my own mark or style on the finished image.
I became interested in Pictorialism, a movement started in the late 1860s, it approached the camera as a tool that, like the paintbrush or a chisel, which could be used to make an artistic statement. Thus photographs could have aesthetic value and be linked to the world of art expression. It was my Eureka moment.
I learned a lot working at several studios over the years and have hopefully have let that experience develop into my work today. The challenge for me is to capture the energy of the moment, its up to you to judge whether I achieve that.

I have been lucky enough to have seek a path to expressing my view of the world and more importantly been able to share it with those who enjoy what I do.



Artist Exhibitions



Gallery 16
Great Falls
Montana

Ghost Art
Helena
Montana

Anaconda Art Expo
Anaconda
Montana

Expo Arte
Montichiari,
Italy

ARTEXPO
New York City

Uptown Cafe - featured Artist
Butte
Montana

Hilton Hotel Altman Studio
Vancouver, Washington

NeoCon
Multimedia Show
Chicago

Anaconda Art Expo
Anaconda MT

ArtExpoLas Vegas
Las Vegas
Nevada

Ghost Art
Helena
Montana

Old West Museum
Western Spirit Art Show
Cheyenne
Wyoming

Planet Bronze,
Bozeman,
Montana

ARTExpo
New York City

Philipsburg Art and Jazz
Montana...

Artist Publications



Devon has a unique view of the world and it comes through in his imaginative images.
Rangefinder Magazine Aftercapture


"Devon captures whats truly elusive in Photography , atmosphere, and does it with a wonderful touch"
Printmaker


"This Artist portrays a vision and style unlike any artist working today"
Montana Art Gallery Directors Association.


Profile: Brian Devon - Beyond The Medium
Good art doesn't just show you something, it makes you feel something. It gives you a sense of the subject matter that goes deeper than the image itself. Artist Brian Devon captures this Impressionistic depth of feeling in his evocative images. He uses vibrant tone and mood in his photography to create layered images that are both dramatic and striking.
Tom Vandel, Rangefinder Magazine January 2007


"Devon's art transforms and transcends ordinary reality, one of the very few artists who can blend traditional and contemporary methods with such skillful elegance"
Montana Standard


"The Ghost Art Gallery has specialized in western and wildlife art for 32 years. Brian's unique art brings a refreshing impressionist look to "Western and Wildlife Art". His recent show was one of our most successful, we had a very large turnout, everyone was very impressed with Brian's work."
David Kettman
Owner,
Ghost Art Gallery
Helena, Montana


"Devon captures whats truly elusive in Photography , atmosphere, and does it with a wonderful touch"
Printmaker...

Artist Collections



Devon's art is held in numerous collections, State, Corporate and Private throughout the United States and Europe including:

Evergreen Federal Bank, Grants Pass, Oregon
Pat Johnson: MorganStanley/SmithBarney
Office of the Governor - Brian Schweitzer - State of Montana
First National Bank of Montana
The Gold Street Clinic, Butte, Montana
St.Peter's Hospital, Helena, MT/Civic Design, Gt. Falls MT
Mr. Jeffrey Monhart, Lorton, VA
Mr. Steve Russell, Kalispel, Montana
Mr. & Mrs. Jim and Carol Barton, Naples, Florida
Ms.Lynn Malley and Mr.Don Park, Oakland, California
Mr. Scott Hamel, Phoenix, Arizona
Mr. Gaylord Ingersoll, Colorado/Montana
Ms. Kelly Horner, Mill Valley, California
Mr. & Mrs Bill & Dawn Dee, Anaconda, Montana
Mr. Fred Boyer, Anaconda, Montana
Mr. & Mrs Brian & Susan Colley, Manchester, England
Ms. Erica Jennings, Bozeman, Montana
Mr. Joseph Shands Jr., Miami, Florida
Ms. Lynn Sheehan, Butte, Montana
Mr. & Mrs Jackie & Bart Bonney, Anaconda, Montana
Mr. Ty Hansen, West Palm Beach, Florida
Mr. B. Hurley, Cambridge, England
Mrs.Linda Bronson, Anaconda, Montana
Mr. & Mrs.Richard and Liz Willett, Philipsburg, Montana
Mr.John Stoppler, Opportunity, Montana
Mr. & Mrs George Williams, Phillipsburg, Montana
Ms. Caroline Gehring, Georgetown Lake, Montana
Mr.Bill Reier, Bozeman, Montana

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Artist Favorites



Personal Favorites



http://www.saatchionline.com/briandevon www.flavorofireland.com...