Bryan Koontz

Website: bryankoontzfineart.com

Bryan Koontz, a lifelong native to Asheville, North Carolina, has an intrinsic appreciation for the beautiful scenic mountains and their rich, historic culture. Seeking to be an artist from his youth, he attended Appalachian State University in Boone, NC and graduated with a BS degree in Commercial Design. He then worked in the printing and graphic design industry for many years, which in turn, led to freelancing. In this capacity, he has worked on numerous graphic design projects, private commissions, and commercial illustrations; including historical and children’s book illustrations.

Presently, he works out of his studio, Shepherd’s Mountain, as a full time fine artist, illustrator, and graphic designer. Bryan works in many different media, including graphite, charcoal, pen & ink, watercolor, and oils. He uses time-tested traditional methods and archival materials to produce works of art that will endure and be cherished for many generations.

He says of his work, “No matter the subject I am painting or drawing, whether it is a landscape, still life, or portrait, I strive to make an object of beauty and quality. My intent as an artist is that my work may bring an emotional response that invites the viewer into the painting and causes them to stop and linger, hopefully imparting to them a sense of joy, peace, and solace. I want my art to convey to the viewer the inspiration I received when I gazed upon a certain place, scene, or person’s image. An inspiration that compelled me to produce a creative work that might have just a glimpse of those divine virtues of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness all with the ultimate goal and intent of enhancing their life experience.”

You can view samples of Bryan Koontz’s work at bryankoontzfineart.com and on Instagram @bryankoontzart. Contact him at 828-713-4488 or bryankoontzart@gmail.com, if you are interested in commissioning or purchasing his art. His work is also represented by Grovewood Gallery, located in the Grovewood Village near the Omni Grove Park Inn, grovewood.com; Gallery of the Mountains, grovewood.com/gallery-of-the-mountains, located within the historic Omni Grove Park Inn in Asheville, NC; and The Crossnore Fine Art Gallery; crossnore.org/fine-arts-gallery in Crossnore, NC. Fine Art, Limited Reproductions, and Commissions available.