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Josh
Elliott
Josh Elliott was born in Great Falls
in 1973, and was introduced to painting at an early age by his father, Steve Elliott,
an accomplished wildlife and landscape painter. After studying fine art at universities
in Colorado and Idaho, Josh realized that there was no better place to learn than
by his father's side. In 1995, he entered into a year of intensive study with
Steve, discovering in the process his passion for painting landscapes outdoors.
"My dad has been my greatest artistic influence," says Josh. He
began showing his first oils at Chaparral in 1996 while pursuing a degree in fine
art at MSU. After graduation, Josh spent a few years in Oregon, but has now relocated
to Helena with his family. "Returning to Montana has been the realization
of a dream for me," he says. "It's my homestate, and a never-ending
source of inspiration for me as a painter. Josh maintains a studio in his home,
and remains dedicated to painting on location, always searching for the moment
when nature reveals a powerful composition. Josh's spirited brushwork, naturalist
pallette, and advanced sense of design place him firmly among the very best landscape
painters working in the West today. Josh was honored with the prestigious Ralph
"Tuffy" Berg Award for best emerging artist at the 2003 C.M. Russell
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Wilsall
Elevator oil, 12
x 12 $ 1,400
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Takakkaw
Falls oil, 48 x 60
$ 18,000

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East
Rosebud Outlet oil, 24
x 36 $ 5,400

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Island
Lake, Beartooths oil, 24 x 30
$ 4,500 
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Paradise
Valley Spring oil, 24 x 30
$ 4,500
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Melville
Church oil, 9 x 12
$ 1,000 
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Autumn
Winds oil, 15 x 30
$ 3,000--SOLD 
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Mallards
Rest oil, 30 x 40
$ 7,500 
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