BRIAN GRIMM

In the Galleries

Brian spent his youth exploring the woods on his family farm in central Texas. If forced to go indoors, he would draw. His sense of adventure tested his parents when at age eight he began to flag down passing trains. Eventually the train's engineer would blow a signal whistle to let Brian know of their approach. He was allowed to drive the trains and rode in one of the few cabooses that remained in service at that time. He spent his teens helping on the family farm and playing football but art was always a focus.

Brian harnessed his restless energy and studied art full-time, graduating from Austin Community College with a degree in commercial art. He remained in Austin, working as a graphic designer for a sign company for seven years. He enjoyed his time there and used it to perfect a niche for hand painted-signs. As technology began to overtake the hand, Brian began to focus more on fine art.

He prefers a time-honored approach to his painting. Rough thumbnail sketches are developed. Once the final design and sketch are in place, a grid is hand drawn to enlarge to the canvas or board. A charcoal sketch is refined, then a wash of oil paint is used to develop values before the final painting. Study of Impressionist works and forming a foundation en plein air, furthered Brian's unique vision that resonates in his paintings.

Brian makes frequent reference trips to study animals. He paints landscape studies, plein air which he finds crucial to the honesty and air in his paintings. “I can’t bring myself to use a mouse or push a button to create my art when I enjoy the traditional methods so much. I believe something gets lost in translation when you let something get between you and nature."

Select Publications and Honors:

Southwest Magazine 2017
Top 100 Artistic Excellence

Panhandle Plains Museum 2015
Jim Ward Memorial Award

Western Art Collector Sep 2015

Contemporary Artists of the Southwest,
Ashley Rooney 2014

Southwest Art Magazine Oct 2013
http://www.southwestart.com/featured/portfolio-oct2013

Art of the West  May/June 2011

Western Art and Architecture Winter 2010
The New Wild Bunch

Art of the West  Sep/Oct 2008

Southwest Art  Aug 2008
Drawn from Nature
https://www.southwestart.com/articles-interviews/featured-artists/drawn_from_nature

Southwest Art "Artist to Watch"  Apr 2006
http://www.southwestart.com/articles-interviews/emerging-artists/brian_grimm

National Cattleman's Beef Association
Poster Artist 2005

Longhorn Drover cover Aug 2004

Select Shows:

Western Visions 2021 - 2022
National Museum of Wildlife Art
Jackson, WY

Scottsdale Art Auction 2021
Scottsdale, AZ

The Roundup 2020 - 2022
The Museum of Western Art
Kerrville, TX

Night of Artists 2019 - 2022
Briscoe Western Art Museum
San Antonio, TX

Texas Masters 2018- 2022
InSight Gallery
Fredericksburg, TX

Holiday Small Works Show 2006-2021
Legacy Gallery
Scottsdale, AZ

Miniatures Show 2008 - 2017
Collectors Covey
Dallas, TX

Great American West Show 2016
Settlers West Gallery
Tucson, AZ

Dallas Fine Art Auction 2011 - 2012
Dallas, TX

Beauty of the Beast 2011
Rockwell Museum of Western Art
Corning, NY

Small Works Great Wonders 2008 - 2010
National Cowboy Museum
Oklahoma City, OK

Arts for the Parks 2005 Top 100
Jackson, WY

American Art Classic 2004 - 2005
Morris & Whiteside Galleries
Houston, TX

Western Heritage Auction 2003
Morris & Whiteside Galleries
Houston, TX