Growing up in Telluride, Colorado, the mountains were my playground. That early connection to the outdoors continues to influence my paintings and my fascination with wildlife.
Time spent observing animals is at the heart of my work. Painting begins with paying attention—to the way an animal moves, its response to its surroundings, and the light that changes a familiar landscape. Photography and field observation help me carry those experiences into the studio.
Through my paintings, I hope to share the feeling of encountering wildlife in its own world—a moment that makes you stop, look closely, and appreciate what is before you.
Greg Wilson’s wildlife paintings grow from a lifetime spent observing animals in the wild. Raised in Telluride, Colorado, he developed an early appreciation for the mountains and their inhabitants—an interest that continues to guide his work as both a painter and photographer.
Working in oil, Wilson brings close observation to his depictions of wildlife. His paintings reflect an understanding of animal behavior and the relationship between each creature and its surroundings, inviting viewers to pause and experience the quiet presence of the natural world.
Wilson attended the Colorado Institute of Art and Utah State University and gained experience through assistantships with wildlife artists Dave Wade and Greg Beecham. His extensive field photography provides reference material for his paintings.
His work has been selected for the Bennington Center for the Arts’ Artists for the New Century and Art of the Animal Kingdom exhibitions, and his paintings are held in collections throughout the United States and Canada. His career has also received coverage in publications including Southwest Art, Art of the West, Wildlife Art News, and Western Art Collector.
Selected Publications & Press
• Southwest Art — “Wonderful Wildlife,” feature article by Rosemary Carstens, March 2013.
• Art of the West
• Western Art Collector
• Wildlife Art News
• Heber Valley Life — “Meet Greg Wilson,” November 2017.
• The Red Fox in Art — Artwork included in the book published by Skagit River Press.
Selected Shows & Exhibitions
• Artists for the New Century — Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont.
• Art of the Animal Kingdom — Bennington Center for the Arts, Bennington, Vermont.
• Small Works, Great Wonders — National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
• Arts for the Parks — National art competition and exhibition.
• Western Heritage Art Show
