  Known as one of
the country’s premier wildlife artists, Jeff Tift has won
many awards for his paintings, including "Best of
Show" at the prestigious Pac-Rim Wildlife Art Show and a
"People’s Choice" Award at the Milwaukee Sports
Show, and "Best of Show - other media" at the
Thirteenth Annual Northwest Territorial Art show.
Surrounded
by the Cascade Mountain Range, Jeff Tift grew up in the small
country town of Cashmere Washington. An avid hiker, skier,
canoeist, and all around outdoorsman from an early age, he
spent every available moment hiking and backpacking in the
Cascades.
Jeff’s
paintings visibly express a love and admiration for the
mountains, high lakes, and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest,
often depicting the experience of sharing nature and the wild
with animals.
"I
believe getting out into the wild is the most important part
of being a wildlife artist. What motivates me to paint is the
preservation of nature and wildlife." Jeff’s background
landscapes are areas he has personally visited and are painted
with great attention to detail. A single painting may take up
to six weeks to complete. |
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