Focal Point: Ron Rencher

Year Born: 1952

Price Range: $700.00 - $12,000.00
(This price range was estimated with limited info and may be inaccurate)

Main Website: http://www.ronrencher.com

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Art Galleries Representing Ron Rencher

American Legacy Gallery
Kansas City, MO - (816) 444-7944

Authentique Gallery
St. George, UT - 435-688-7278

Collection of Artist
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Contact Artist
Canyon Lake, TX - 830-935-3386 c=830-481-9500

Driftwood Art Gallery
Springdale, UT - 435-772-2262

Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art
San Antonio, TX - (800) 453-8991

Overview

Click Here to go to the website for artist Ron Rencher

Corn Dancers on a Kiva 18 x 14 oil

Thank you for taking a look at ronrencher.com Click on the tabs to the right for viewing artwork, reading my journal, upcoming workshops, etc. Click on the View archived works at the bottom of the PORTFOLIO page to see more paintings. Also, if you haven't already seen the PBS series Plein Air: Painting the American Landscape , watch for it on your local station because I have the honor of being featured in one of the episodes! Click on the LINKS tab for more info. Enjoy enjoy your visit!
(New Journal entry coming soon)

(All images and journal entries are copyright of the artist.)

Biography

The summers of Ron Rencher's youth were spent on the family ranch, which provided him with the rewarding experiences of country life. These were experiences that helped to shape the character of a boy who would later turn to the brush and canvas for inner peace. When Ron was ten years old his father died in an accident. His mother eventually remarried and the family moved from a small Utah town to Orange County, California, a suburb of Los Angeles. Ron felt like a fish out of water in his new environment. His salvation was finding the paint box that his father had used in college over twenty years earlier. Ron recalls, "The paints, brushes, palette, and mediums were all still intact and viable. Dad took good care of his painting gear, so I was able to use what he left to get started. I was twelve at the time, and my first inspiration was from paintings he had done in college that were hanging in our home." Needless to say, Ron's interest in art continued throughout his school years. He graduated from Southern Utah State College with a Bachelor's degree in Fine Art in 1975. It was during his college years and for eight years after that Ron took on the responsibility of maintaining the family ranch. During his post-collegiate years on the family ranch Ron made attempts at painting, but in his words, "A career in painting demands that you devote yourself at least 100% to the endeavor. You can't be half-hearted or have the distractions of other occupations. So eventually I made my break and turned the responsibilities of the ranch over to my brother. After leaving the ranch, Ron worked in watercolor for five years in and around Zion National Park with excursions to the Grand Canyon and the Indian Country of Northeastern Arizona. He works in oils now, but occasionally Ron still paints in watercolor, "a seductive medium with a will of its own." However, oil painting is a constant challenge and a medium that he feels is more conducive to working en plein air. Ron is committed to working from life, either in the studio with still life setups or outside on location. His wife, Carlene Reeves, is also an artist. There is no competition between them. On the contrary, they give one another valuable critiques to help them grow in their art. Ron and Carlene also take painting trips together. Ron says, "It's just great to have a mate who understands you. No one understands an artist like another artist. It's a real partnership." Ron teaches oil painting workshops as an adjunct to his painting career. He says that "teaching is a wonderful learning experience, since it requires that the instructor be 'brushed up' on his knowledge, and having to verbalize that knowledge reinforces it. It's also amazing how much students give in return." Ron and Carlene moved to her home state of Texas in the Fall of 2001 where they have built their winter home and studios. They plan to build a summer home/studio back on the ranch in Utah. So life may take on an added dimension by coming full circle for Ron, bringing him back to his roots. He plans on teaching workshops at the ranch and its environs, an area rich in natural beauty and history.

Upcoming Events and Exhibits

Upcoming Workshops

Painting the Landscape, an emotional approach(320)
Dallas, Texas
11/4/2008-11/7/2008

The class will be on location, painting from nature. Direct observations of light, color, and value will aid the student in interpretations of the scene. I will be tutoring the student to "see" with the painter's eye, and design with the painter's mind, but interpret with the painter's emotions.

Caontact Anita Johnson at: 972-742-3206
Anita Johnson(proart1034@sbcglobal.net)

PLEIN AIR PAINTING IN SCOTTSDALE(585)
Scottsdale and surrounding areas
2/16/2009-2/20/2009

How often have you been really inspired and motivated to paint a scene only to have that inspiration dissipate halfway through the effort? Painting outdoors is both exhilarating and daunting. In this class, conducted on location, the student will learn to see in a way that aids in the simplification of the subject.   Getting control of the subject by using conceptualization, formal principles, composition, and design, the student is empowered in the expression of those initial feelings of inspiration, and can proceed with confidence and un-abated enthusiasm from the outset, bringing the painting to a satisfactory completion. Portable easel and transportation.
Contact the SAS at: info@scottsdaleartschool.org
info@ScottsdaleArtSchool.org(info@ScottsdaleArtSchool.org)

Catalina Magic!(450)
Avalon on Catalina Island, California
3/16/2009-3/20/2009
Class Limit: 10 students!
If you have never been to Catalina Island and the little harbor town of Avalon (which means 'paradise'), it's about time you treated yourself! Avalon has a beautiful little harbor with boats and turquoise/emerald water, a front street with neat little shops, and the famous Casino building (Casino is Italian for 'meeting place').  Avalon has been likened to a Mediteranean town because of the red roof tops and hillside houses, which make for interesting street scenes.

Almost everything is within walking distance, so this class will be conducted in parts of Avalon that are easily accessible by foot. Where transportaiton is necessary it will be provided by the instructor at no cost to the students. There will also be a complimentary dinner hosted by the instructor as well as other perks to be offered on an individual 'needs' basis. You may contact the instructor to find out more information on these perks. One day we will venture to the interior and the "rugged coast" side of Catalina Island where you will see scenes that are reminiscent of early California.

Five days of on-location painting and comraderie in one of the most charming and inspiring little harbor towns in the USA will make this a class to remember. My instruction in painting will give you the boost you need, and empower you to capture the light and magic of Avalon.

For information on Catalina Island go to: www.catalina.com and www.catalinachamber.com
Ron Rencher(ronrencher@hotmail.com)

Capturing the Light and Form of the Landscape(400)
New Braunfels, Texas
4/6/2009-4/10/2009
   The landscape can be a daunting subject if the artist is not armed with the proper tools for edification and translating the subject into the language of art. I teach using the "tools" of composition and design to empower the student in the task of painting. The philosophy of art, approaching the subject with the right attitude, and learning to analyze the subject by sensitizing the eye are other areas to be explored in this class. The class will be conducted outdoors, weather permitting.

Angie Brown(angiebantabrown@mac.com)

Other Web Pages that Ron Rencher Recommends you visit

(These pages are not necessarily about Ron Rencher)

Carlene Reeves - Still Life Painter

Plein Air America: Painting the American Landscape