Jacob Diaz says of his work: "Most of my work leading up to this point has been animal and landscape inspired. I think of nature as the great unbiased space which I measure human endeavors against."

For Toby Davis, every scene is special and only exists in a fleeting moment. Lighting changes and seasons change, what is there today will be different tomorrow, but painting is a way to preserve the intersection of a fleeting moment with a specific view point.

Tyler Crabb works primarily in abstraction, as the focus of his work is centered beyond the physical realm. By paying less attention to physical beauty and physical details, and paying more attention to the expression behind a piece, he creates work that magnifies the spiritual nature that exists within all of us.

Using ballet dancers and sport horses, Liz Comer merges the contrasting themes of power and grace; strength and beauty. This has unveiled her latest focus in the strength in femininity.

With a passion for color and a keen observation, Suzanne Lee Chetwood is an artist with a penchant for fresh air and intrigue in the mystery of nature. Her work is informed by a deep connection to the aesthetic of the natural environment.

Lance Brown is a Boise native who has been drawing for as long as he can remember. He started taking art seriously in his later years of high school and then studied art at Boise State University for a few years without obtaining a degree. Other than those few years at BSU he is a self taught artist.

Since returning to Idaho Anne Boyles has completed a six month Artist-In-Residency program with the Department of Arts and History and participated in group and solo exhibitions in and outside of Idaho. She continues to explore different techniques and mediums, most recently incorporating collage work into her portfolio.

Andrea Bonadiman art explores many different mediums, all inspired by the flora and fauna of the world around us. She specializes in bone art with pyrography, carving, and acrylic paint and often works with watercolors, large acrylic canvases and saw blades.

Chelsi BrightEye Benger was born and raised in Loveland, CO where at a very young age was inspired to start drawing. This was highly influenced by her love for Looney Tunes, Disney movies and the great Colorado outdoors.

Meditations about humanity and an interest in dark and strange imagery inspire April VanDeGrift to create works which explore the balance of light and dark and the effects of light on objects, works that communicate ideas connected to our changing planet, inspired by the world in which we live.

Born in Vallejo, California, Adam Rosenlund has known he wanted to do nothing other than draw since the age of 5. His cultural diet consisted mainly of sugary bits of pop phenomena.

John Padlo creates art and paints because he feels compelled to. He enjoys the physical act of painting, drawing, and sculpting, as well as the magic of design, composition, and creation.

Julia Green creates digital illustrations that mix humor and soft feelings inspired by nature and animals, old cartoons, vintage toys, and fables. Her process starts in daydreams and sketches and then focuses on what seems to be cracking her up the most.

Lindsey Loch recalls that it all started when she was a young child, with crayons. She was really good at staying in the lines. Later, when she was a little older, she learned to paint with acrylics and watercolors. Still staying in the lines but also doing her best to stray and explore.

James War Lloyd integrates storytelling throughout his body of work and has developed an iconic style. His disciplined and prolific production is based upon creation for its own sake.

Sue Latta's current body of artwork proves that she won’t settle into the tried and true. She pushes the boundaries of whatever material she’s working with and creates work that is unlike anything you’ve ever seen before.

Kelly Knopp's work is strange and unexpected, inspired by the narrative of everyday life happenings and personal experiences. Primarily working in pen and ink and digital graphic design, Knopp also has a lot of fun experimenting with murals, wood, and more.

Inspired by an appreciation for skill and craft, Victor A. Jimenez has a high regard for the beauty and history of painting. Being a native to Idaho’s deserts and small towns, isolation is a frequent theme in his work, and he’s often influenced by Science, Psychology and Philosophy, as well as the nature of the universe and the attempt to understand an existence within it.