Clyde Aspevig

Biography

Clyde Aspevig, a Montana native born in 1951, developed a profound connection to the sparse landscapes of his home state from an early age. While often labeled as self-taught, Aspevig's education extended beyond art schools, as he believed his chosen subject matter—the land itself—held the key to his artistic development. Over the years, Aspevig's work has evolved significantly, reflecting his changing approach to detail, vantage points, palette, and composition. He embraces both the freedom and risk of aesthetic exploration. Today, he experiments with pure form and accidental color, resulting in a diverse universe of seasons, colors, and emotions. The land, in all its vastness and intricacies, remains Aspevig's enduring muse, a source of never-ending discovery and visual manifestation. His unique ability to capture the essence of the landscape sets him apart from other landscape painters, making him a master of rendering not just the land but also the very air itself.