Bio

Bart Walker's radiant plein air paintings are reminiscent of early California impressionist landscapes, alive with deft brushwork and soft nuances of light. Bart lives in Tetonia, Idaho but loves to explore the California coast and to paint its changing faces.

Bart Walker, a native of Birmingham, Alabama, has been greatly influenced by his father, who worked in watercolor, and his older brother, an accomplished draughtsman and oil painter. Bart explains the first steps of his painting career: "Standing behind my brother on the shores of String Lake in Teton National Park, I was amazed at how easily he captured the scene. I thought to myself, I could do that. But after several efforts, I soon realized the difficult path I had chosen; thus began my long journey into painting."

Workshops with distinguished artists such as Matt Smith, Skip Whitcomb, Tim Lawson and others helped develop his talent.

"Living in Teton Valley Idaho," observes Walker "I always have beautiful places to paint. As an artist, I want to do still life’s, architectural paintings and figurative pieces, as well. Some artists are known for painting landscapes or figures well,” says Walker thoughtfully. "I want to paint all subjects well."

Bart Walker makes his home in Teton Valley, Idaho with his wife, Tracy. He paints in the plein air tradition and exhibits his work through out the country.