Warren Neary’s work primarily focuses on realistic impressions of the figure, landscapes, cityscapes
and still lifes.
“I’m moved by the grace and beauty of the figure, and I’m learning to capture the emotion filled
moments in relationships we share with each other. I enjoy being a son and student of a loving
Heavenly Father and master creator.”
“It is exhilarating to explore scenes of subtle or dramatic light, color and design. I appreciate
warm low-level lighting such as in the evening or candle lit situations. In drawing and painting
from life, it is a challenge and delight to capture what I see in my artwork.”
After graduating from high school as the Art Sterling Scholar, he attended Utah State in 1994
where he received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree on a two-year art scholarship. Warren
accepted a commission as an officer in the United States Air Force upon graduation. Warren
served for eight years on active duty in the service of his country as an officer, and deployed in
support of Operation Southern Watch to Eskan Village, Saudi Arabia, and Operation Enduring
Freedom to Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
In the summer of 2006, Warren separated from active duty in the U.S. Air Force to finish a
Master of Fine Arts degree from Academy of Art University and pursue a career as an artist and
Air Force Reserve officer assigned to Air Force Space Command.
While attending AAU Warren studied with William Maughan, Mark Tennant, Warren Chang,
Tae Park, William Whitaker, Ron Hicks and Thomas Blackshear II.
Warren has also studied with artists including Zhang Wen Xin, Michael Albrechtsen,
C.W. Mundy, David Leffel, Sherrie McGraw and Daniel Gerhartz.
Currently, Warren is living in Colorado Springs, Colorado, with his wife and children.
EDUCATION
Master of Fine Arts – Figure Painting Academy of Art University, CA, 2008
Bachelor of Fine Arts – Painting Utah State University, Logan, UT, 1998
HONORS AND AWARDS
2009 Finalist in Raymar’s Third Annual Fine Art Competition
2007 Finalist in Raymar’s Second Annual Fine Art Competition
2007 Academy of Art University Spring Show Award Recipient
2006 Finalist in Raymar Fine Art Competition (August) Judged by Scott Burdick
1997 Art Scholarship, Utah State University
EXHIBITIONS AND SHOWS
2010 Salon International, Greenhouse Gallery of Fine Art, San Antonio, TX
2010 Landscape Show, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
2009 Solo Exhibition, Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY
2008 Air Force Art Presentation, Andrews AFB, Washington, DC
2008 Centennial Utah State University Alumni Show, Apple Frame Gallery, Bountiful, UT
2008 Spring Show, Academy of Art University, San Francisco
2008 79 Montgomery Show, Academy of Art University, San Francisco
2008 Open Range, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
2007 Miniature Show, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
2007 Golden Triangle Museum District High Plein Air Exhibition, Denver, CO
2007 Landscape Show, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
2007 June Summer Feature show, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
2007 Spring Show (Juried), Academy of Art University, San Francisco
2006 Miniature Show, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
2000-2005 Meyer Gallery, Park City, UT
2001-2005 Meyer Gallery, Jackson, WY
2005 Miniature Show, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
2004 Southwest Art Magazine & artLink Steamboat Exhibition, Steamboat Springs CO
2004 Air Force Art Presentation, Andrews AFB, Washington DC
2004 50 Years of Space and Missiles Air Force Association Ball, Beverly Hills, CA
2004 Miniature Show, Abend Gallery, Denver, CO
1998 BFA Graduate Show, Utah State University, Logan, UT
1996-1998 Greystone Art Gallery, Logan, UT
PUBLICATIONS
2010 Peaks and Valleys, Southwest Art Magazine
2007 Painting The Streets, Wyoming Tribune Eagle
2007 Artist Captures Eielson Mission Change on Canvas, Air Force Print News
2004 Art of War on Display, Air Force Times
2004 21 Under 31 Works of Rising Stars of Contemporary Western Art, Steamboat Today
2003 21 Under 31 Southwest Art Magazine
2003 Start Your Collection, Southwest Art Magazine
1997 Art Scholarship, Utah State University
PRIVATE AND PUBLIC COLLECTIONS
United States Air Force Art Collection, Washington DC
United States Army Center for Military History, Washington DC
Princess Munera Al Saud, The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
2006 – 2009 Adjunct Instructor Laramie County Community College, Cheyenne, WY
PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
2008 – Present Oil Painters of America Associate Member
2008 – Present Artists Who Teach
2007 Juror, Wyoming State Parks and Recreation Art Exhibition, Cheyenne, WY
