DON WOODARD
Broomfield, CO a (720) 217-2029 a don@donwoodard.com a www.donwoodard.com
For many years, people have said that they have never seen artwork quite like the three-dimensional paintings and mixed media artworks created by Don Woodard. The reason why is because he hand-carves his images into select woods, then paints select areas to highlight certain features. Woodard refers to his artwork style as “fine art in wood,” which is exactly what it is. There are carvers and there are fine painters, but rarely does one see this combination of skills blended into one piece of art. Occasionally he will add a substrate such as leather, fabric, sand or sticks to create a mixed-media work of art that is truly unique. “Like many people the past few years, my wife and I have visited many national parks located in the Western and Southwestern states, and these national parks have inspired many of my high- and lowrelief artworks.” For 2024, Woodard plans on completing a bit of traveling and seeking new adventures, while also showcasing his works in various shows throughout the country. Currently, Woodard’s National Park Art collection is on display at the Life in the West Art Gallery, located in Broomfield, Colorado. In late April 2024, many of the artworks in this collection, along with his Pack-horse Adventure collection will be moving to the Vernon Filley Art Museum, located in Pratt, Kansas, for a one-man show from April 27 through July 6, 2024. As the Olaf Wieghorst Museum & Western Heritage Center states, “Award-winning artist Don Woodard combines carving and color to produce visual and functional art with Western and Wildlife themes. Like Olaf, Don’s art is influenced by events and situations experienced firsthand.”