ABOUT
Consumed by light and composed with passion. Whitney Weidow creates a sense of nostalgic story-telling of places that you may just recognize, and send you back to a simpler time. As a full time mom of two beautiful boys, she finds time to get away to express herself in the studio next to an easel. Raised in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana with an amazing art community, Whitney found herself among them. Fortunate enough to apprentice under Gary Lynn Roberts, an accomplished Western Artist, for two eventful years. Since then, Whitney was a member of the Montana Professional Artists Association with two shows a year in Hamilton and Missoula, MT. Has been a part of the Out West Art Show and Sale since 2021. She won “The Mayor’s Award as Best New Artist” in 2021 at the Out West Show in Great Falls, MT. She has shown with Western Spirit Art Show in Cheyenne, WY. Sold a few pieces through the Big Sky Art Auction in Big Sky, MT. Whitney is also proud to have shown with the Russel Museum .
ARTISTIC HISTORY
Qualifications and Experience
March 2017- January 2019
Apprenticeship under Gary Lynn Roberts
I worked side by side in the studio next to Gary. He taught me all about oil painting techniques and concepts. He was kind enough to show me the ins and outs of the business side of the art world and how to make an impact.
August 2021 - March 2023
Out West Art Show and Sale
First year at the show in August 2021, I sold 8 original paintings, participated in the Paint-Around, and the Quick Finish, with a live auction afterwards. I won the "Mayors Award; Best New Artist."
March 2022, I sold 12 original paintings as well as participating again in the Paint-Around, and the Quick Finish.
August 2022 - March 2023
CM Russell Museum
Invited to join the Russell Reignited show and was able to sell 11 original paintings.
Accepted and sold in the March Round Up Auction.
Donated an oil painting and participated in the live Art in Action 2023 event.