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 Auction.

Wilsall Elevator           oil,    12 x 12      $ 1,400

Takakkaw Falls          oil, 48 x 60         $ 18,000       

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

Paradise Valley Spring     oil, 24 x 30      $ 4,500

Melville Church           oil, 9 x 12      $ 1,000     

Autumn Winds          oil, 15 x 30         $ 3,000--SOLD

Mallards Rest           oil, 30 x 40      $ 7,500