BIOGRAPHY
Colter was born in Bozeman Montana and raised in a family that valued faith and wholesome activities. From his father, he learned to love the outdoors, respect wildlife, and live with commitment, consistency, and passion. From his mother, he was taught humor, kindness, and the value of finding joy in imagination. These roots provided the fertile beginnings for Colter's drive to become an artist. While the subject of his work primarily focuses on wildlife and landscapes, his ideation and philosophy behind his work are directly influenced by the values he learned and lives in his home. Colter graduated from Brigham Young University-Idaho with a BFA in painting. He lives in Utah with his wife Bobbe and their two daughters Mindy and Emi.
CURRICULUM VITAE
EDUCATION
2019 - 2021 B.F.A. Painting, Brigham Young University - Idaho, Rexburg, Idaho
2017-2018 Southern Virginia University, Art Major, Concentration Graphic Design
MENTORS
Shae Warnick - Painting, Brigham Young University - Idaho
Kimball Geisler - Plein Air
Brian Astle - Painting, Brigham Young University - Idaho
Leon Parson - Painting & Drawing, Brigham Young University - Idaho
Barbara Crawford - Painting & Drawing, Southern Virginia University
Bryce Pendleton - Design, Southern Virginia University
AWARDS
2021
Merit Award, "Prairie Phantom", Animal Competition, Art Show International
Third Place Professional "American Icon," Art Grows Rexburg
Talent Award, "Last Minute", Color-1, Art Show International
Best Artist Under 30, "Last Minute", April Plein Air Salon, Plein Air Magazine
Curator's Choice Award, "Blueberry Monday", Idaho Falls Arts Council National Juried Exhibition
Merit Award, "Navigating Negative Space", Brigham Young University - Idaho Student Show
Merit Award, "Our Shared Symbol", Brigham Young University - Idaho Student Show
Best Artist Under 30, "Blueberry Monday", January Plein Air Salon, Plein Air Magazine
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2020
Finalist, Camelback Gallery, Abstracts in Gold and Silver
First Place Photography, "Grid Iron Glory", Camelback Gallery, Autumn 2020, "Grid Iron Glory"
Finalist, "Blueberry Monday', Camelback Gallery, Shades of Red Show
First Place Amateur, "Blueberry Monday", Art Grows Rexburg
Art Talent Award Scholarship, Brigham Young University - Idaho
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2019
Best in Catagory, Book Arts, “Book of Mormon Art Show”
Special Collections & Archives, Brigham Young University - Idaho
Reserve Grand Champion, Madison County Fair
Cover Award, The Review, Southern Virginia University Publication, Release, Cyanotype
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2018
Best in Show, Utah County State Fair, “Pastel Horse” oil pastel
People’s Choice Award, Southern Virginia University Student Art Show, “My Fish: Dog” Ink and colored pencil
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EXHIBITIONS
2021
2nd Annual Business Card Show, JKR Gallery, Provo, Utah
3rd Annual Juried Art Expo, Frame of Mind, Missoula, MT
Art Grows Rexburg, Rexburg, Idaho
Summit County Arts Showcase, Summit County, Utah
April Plein Air Salon, Plein Air Magazine
Handscapes, J Kirk Richards Gallery, Provo Utah
BFA Senior Showcase, Monarchs of the West, Brigham Young University - Idaho
A Walk in the Garten, Brigham Young University - Idaho
Student Show Exhibit, Brigham Young University - Idaho
Idaho Falls Arts Council National Juried Exhibition, Idaho Falls, Idaho
All Shapes and Sizes, JKR Gallery, Provo Utah
January Plein Air Salon, Plein Air Magazine
Summit County Arts Showcase, Summit County, Utah
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2020
Abstracts in Gold and Silver, Camelback Gallery
Autumn, Camelback Gallery
November Plein Air Salon, Plein Air Magazine
Business Card Show, J Kirk Richards Gallery, Provo Utah
Spring City Plein Air Competition
Shades of Red, Camelback Gallery
Art Grows Rexburg, Rexburg Idaho
Idaho Arts Council National Juried Exhibition, Idaho Falls, Idaho
Winter Fine Arts Show, Yellowstone Teton Gallery, St. Anthony, Idaho
Introspection, Yellowstone Teton Gallery, St. Anthony, Idaho
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2019
Student Show Exhibit, Brigham Young University - Idaho
Art Grows Rexburg, Rexburg Idaho
Book of Mormon Art Show, Special Collections & Archives, Brigham Young University - Idaho
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2018
Student Art Show, Southern Virginia University