Artist Statement
What excites me as an artist are those moments of seeing an animal's mood, an expression or attitude. And, only through working and gaining a better knowledge of handling paint and the principles of fine art such as shape, value, edge and color can I achieve what I love to see. A journey that I have discovered is unending. Animals and art are both A's in my book. I use every vehicle to achieve my aim of painting expression. Plein aire painting, photography, set ups, books, and workshops are some of the methods that I use. But deep down, I believe that drawing is one of the most important elements of achieving success in a painting. With a drawing skill, I can move legs, perk up the ears, swish a tail or add emotion to the eyes. I thank God for all the moments of personal joy that I have experienced through my paintings, and of course, it's even better when I capture the viewer and bring them into my world of art.
Artist Biography
Linda has created collector plates for Hamilton, greeting cards for Leaning Tree, and limited edition prints for Ducks, Ultd. She was asked to design a poster for the Labrador Club of America, do covers for the Wyoming Wildlife magazine, Elk Foundation magazine, Images, The Clumber Spaniel Club of American, the Golden Retriever Review, the Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association among many others. She was invited to do the first conservation stamp for Wyoming Wildlife Federation, and she is a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists. Throughout the years, her brushwork has flowed across pages, covers, cards and limited edition prints portraying 
those moments and glimpses of wildlife on mountain, prairie and the desert that are usually reserved for outdoors people after a chilly night in a sleeping bag. Born in Salt Lake City, Utah, Linda won a poster contest at the age of 12, and her determination to become an "artist" was set at an early age. Linda and her husband John have lived in many places across the western United States, each place providing those rich experiences that have given Linda the background to 
paint animals with accuracy and emotion. Her paintings are done in the classical style, painterly, full of light and expression. This award winning artist has a painting in the private sector of the Reagan National Library, placed there by the President himself. Her Dog Portraiture has taken her into yet another part of the animal world. She took an active interest in Ducks Unlimited and the Guide Dog Foundation, raising money through limited edition prints. The American Kennel Club Dog Museum has a Budge painting in their permanent collection.
Education
University of Utah
Utah State University
Wyoming University
Professional Organizations
Signature member of the Society of Animal Artists
Signature member of the Artists for Conservation
Juried member of the Sonoran Art League
