Jared Sanders

b. 1970           
Tonalist, Landscape artist
   
Jared Sanders was born in a small town in northern Utah and his love of drawing and painting the rural landscapes of his hometown began at an early age and grew throughout his school years.  With the goal of becoming a professional artist in mind, Sanders attended Utah State University and studied under the tutelage of Glen Edwards.  It wasn’t long after graduation that he attracted the attention of both galleries and collectors.
 Sanders’ work demonstrates his lifelong intimate connection to nature.  His palette is muted – soft browns, dusky yellows, and burnt reds contrast with blues and greens subdued by gray. His artistic process is measured and very detailed. After scouting potential landscape subjects and taking hundreds of snapshots, he sorts through the best candidates, sketching some in pencil.  He then transfers the sketch to gesso board using brown or sienna oils finished in warm gray or ochre tones, focusing on getting the color of one object or shape in the painting perfect.

In his own words, Jared describes his favorite seasons to paint,  “I like it in autumn after all the leaves have fallen from the trees.  And my favorite time is in spring when winter is just barely leaving – nothing is green yet, everything is still dead from the winter, the trees are leafless, the willows are red, and a few patches of snow are left on the ground.”

Jared’s work continues to depict the farmlands, hills, rivers, and trees reminiscent of his youth.  His work can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the United States.
 
Awards/Publications:    

Arts for the Parks People’s Choice Award, 2000
Southwest Art Magazine, September, 2000, “21 Under 31”
2005 Dunbier, Lonnie Pierson, The Artists Bluebook