Simon Winegar

---

Simon Winegar was born in Utah in 1979 and grew up in the suburbs of Salt Lake City.  Believing to be an artist since birth, some of his first memories are of Crayola crayons and Watercolor paints.  “Not a Christmas went by that we kids didn’t get a new set of watercolor paints and pad of construction paper.  My mother, though not a professional artist herself, is really the one who planted the seeds of art in our minds at a very young age.  I also owe some of my early beginnings to my older brother Seth. 

 Simon also feels that he owes much of his education to personal study and workshop classes.  “I read a lot. I think finding great art books, and applying what they teach, can be one of the greatest tools at an artist’s disposal.  It enables an artist to ponder and review over and over again the fundamentals and philosophies of art.  What better way to excel than by standing on the shoulders of the giants that have gone before us?”                 

While known mostly as a landscape painter, Winegar doesn’t limit himself to this subject alone.  He can be seen painting figure, still life, seascape, and historic works of art--anything that inspires him.  “There is so much to learn and explore in the world, I don’t see why anyone would limit themselves artistically without a good reason.  I think it is important to try new things and always be growing as an artist. Without this continual stimulation and growth, the artistic mind becomes stagnant.”