DG House
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Introduction[edit]
DG House is a talented Contemporary American Artist known for her vibrant, impressionistic paintings of the western United States.[1] Born and raised in the small town of Havre, Montana, House has dedicated her artistic career to exploring and celebrating the natural beauty of her home state. She began painting in the early 1990s, initially as a self-taught artist, and has since become a highly respected and sought-after painter.
House's paintings are characterized by their bold, bright colors and loose, expressive brushwork that captures the energy and essence of her subjects. She primarily works in oil and often paints en plein air to capture the changing light and atmosphere of the western landscape. Her subjects range from sweeping vistas of Montana's mountains and valleys to intimate portraits of wildlife such as bison, elk, and wolves.[2][3]
House's artwork has been featured in numerous exhibitions and galleries throughout the United States, and her work is highly regarded by collectors. Many of her work is now in permanent collections worldwide.[1]
In addition to her artistic pursuits, House is also a dedicated teacher and mentor to other artists. She offers workshops and classes throughout the year and is known for her approachable teaching style and her ability to help students find their own artistic voice.
One of House's most significant achievements is her role as an artist-in-residence for the National Park Service.[1] She has spent countless hours painting and studying the wildlife and landscapes of some of America's most iconic national parks, including Yellowstone, Grand Teton, and Glacier. Her residency with the National Park Service has allowed her to deepen her understanding of the natural world and to share her love and appreciation for it through her art.[3][2]
House's paintings can be found in galleries and private collections throughout the United States and internationally. Her work is also available on her website,[4] as well as through various galleries and art dealers.[5][6]
DG House as an Artist[edit]
House has had the honor of being an artist-in-residence in Yellowstone National Park for the past 17 years, and part of the Guest American Indian Artist Program for Grand Teton National Park for 27 years. In addition, she has been documenting the wildlife, local environment, and local histories in the park system as a freelance photographer in Yellowstone since 1981. "It is my honor and utter joy to be a professional visual artist," she said.[7]
House’s paintings are characterized by a vivid palette and approachable subject matter. However, House explains, "As an Indigenous creative, I’ve made it my job to produce art that represents the wildlife and people who don’t often have a voice in our society. I spend a large part of my time with wildlife in the wildlands. Inspiration is everywhere in my world. . . As a Native artist, I believe I have my personal ancestors and all people who came before in my workspace with me. My heart beats a little faster every time I walk through the door of my studio. I never take my career and opportunities to make art for granted.”[2]
House's work is an historical and environmental account of the vast, intricate Greater Yellowstone ecosystem and she has amassed a wealth of local geologic and biological knowledge that inform her paintings. Each painting comes from a specific experience House had during her time in the parks. She says, "After 27 years as a painter, I’ve never run out of ideas. Each piece I create is based on a real-life encounter with perhaps a grizzly walking on a trail, a wolf hunting in a valley, or a moose feeding in the river. Whatever the interaction, each painting is a story."
Her process includes applying multiple layers of oil and acrylic paints, pastels, and colored pencils. The perimeters of her paintings are lined with her trademark geometric patterns drawn from bead and quillwork.[3]
“The challenge and joy marry in the studio. I’m aware of what I’m putting into the world and the message I’m presenting. Every artist is an educator. As a Native artist, I believe I have my personal ancestors and all people who came before in my workspace with me. I have a responsibility to them and a responsibility to you to offer thoughtful work.”[7]
Achievements[edit]
DG House is artist in residence in Grand Teton National Park, Yellowstone National Park and the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, IN. Her work has exhibited in the finest Art Museums including the Holter Museum of Art, the Missoula Museum of Art, the Yellowstone Art Museum and the CM Russell Museum in Montana as well the Phippen Museum of Art in Prescott, AZ, the Heard Museum in Phoenix, AZ, the Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis, IN, the John Clymer Museum in Ellensburg, WA, the Western Art Museum in Kerrville, Texas and the Indian Market at the Autry National Center in Los Angeles, CA. In 2020, DG House participates in the invitational Cowgirl UP! Exhibition at the Desert Caballeros Western Museum in Wickenburg, AZ.[1]
Over her 26 year career, House has painted a life-size fiberglass buffalo bull and calf for the City of West Yellowstone, MT, participated in the CM Russell Museum Art Auction and mastered the quick draw on the square for the Jackson Hole Fall Arts Festival in Jackson, WY. House has also created the album art for the, “If I Were an Otter,” CD, created a kite which is travelling the Buffalo Jumps nationwide and flying during special presentations and lectured on the history of Native American art throughout the United States. DG House’s work is in permanent collections worldwide including Grand Teton National Park, Devils Tower Monument and musicians Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney and Michael McDonald.
House is represented by LeeAnn Ramey Gallery in Bozeman, MT, the Eiteljorg Museum Gift Shop, Indianapolis, IN, Yellowstone Gift Shops, Yellowstone National Park, WY and Glacier Gift Shops, Glacier National Park, MT.[8]
DG House is an associate member of the Women Artists of the West and American Women Artists. She was named the first Honorary Ranger for Grand Teton National Park, WY. House is an enrolled member of the Cherokee Tribe of NE Alabama and lives in Bozeman, MT along the Gallatin River, with her husband Dan and countless wildlife.[9]
References[edit]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "DG House". dghouseart. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 Scott, Chadd (2023-01-12). "DG House artwork at Missoula Art Museum". See Great Art. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Musuem, Missoula Art. "DG House: In That Still Moment". Missoula Art Museum. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "Fine Art Printmaking". dghouseart. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "DG House | 5 Artworks at Auction | MutualArt". www.mutualart.com. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "DG House Exhibit: A New Idea | Exhibitions | MutualArt". www.clymermuseum.com. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "DG House | Montana | Desert Caballeros Western Museum". westernmuseum.org. 2019-08-27. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "DG House - Official Website". DG House - Official Website. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ↑ "DG House – Billis Fine Art". Retrieved 2023-03-09.
Sterner, Cory. "DG House, Artist built a career painting in the parks." Missoulian. July 30, 2017. https://missoulian.com/entertainment/arts-and-theatre/dg-house-artist-built-a-career-painting-in-the-parks/article_ac4a53b6-087f-5eef-bd64-04e4ef6a7c57.html.
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