Ins ired by Nature by CARLY AGNEW P paige weber: wild at art
The foundations of Paige Weber’s artistic journey were
During this time, her artwork took a distinctive turn. “I had always enjoyed portraiture the most,” Paige said, “but spending a lot of time along the Missouri River, I found a keen interest in painting birds and wildlife.” Now working from Pocatello, she builds her oil paintings through multiple sessions, allow- ing her to subtly refine value, light, and shad- ow. Whether she’s depicting the intricate pat- terns of bird feathers or the powerful curve of a horse’s neck, her paintings tell stories of the natural world surrounding us. With a deep appreciation for animals, Paige draws inspiration from the wildlife and wild spaces surrounding her. Subjects emerge from everyday encounters—the majestic horses grazing in a neighboring pasture, the tranquil moments spent watching birds drift across open fields, and the sight of bison at rest during her research expeditions to the Grand Tetons. The dramatic wilderness of Idaho’s Caribou and Payette national forests further fuels her artistic vision, providing endless opportunities to observe and capture the untamed beauty of Idaho. To learn more about Paige Weber’s artwork or to inquire about commissioned pieces that capture the spirit of Western wildlife, visit paigeweber.net.
sketched early, guided by her mother’s patient hand. Raised by her artist mother, young Paige not only discovered the fundamentals of draw- ing but also the possibility of art as a way of life. “As children, we live in a perpetual space of creativity,” Paige reflects, remembering those lessons at her mother’s side. Despite pursuing art in high school and early college, Paige’s path meandered through construction and ac- counting. Yet art remained a constant under- current, eventually leading her to study graph- ic design with an emphasis on painting and English. In 2013, when her terminally ill mother picked up her brushes again after 30 years, Paige re- alized she didn’t want to wait until the end of her life to create art. Another pivotal moment came in 2015 when Paige asked herself, “what if I painted every single day for a year?” She readily admits it was a wild time for such an intense project. The year-long endeavor featured monthly themes and unfolded along with significant life chang- es—Paige married and relocated to Great Falls, Montana then to southern Idaho.
boris “bill” garibyan: joy in every brushstroke
by CARLY AGNEW
Boris “Bill” Garibyan’s artistic journey spans two continents, from the rich artistic traditions of the Soviet Union to the sweeping landscapes of Idaho. As the son of a distinguished member of the So- viet Union Art Society, Bill spent countless hours in his father’s studio learning the fundamentals of drawing, painting, and sculpture, which ignited his lifelong dedication to the arts. When Bill and his family relocated to Twin Falls in 1991 following the collapse of the Soviet Union, he found himself in a landscape that would profound- ly shape his artistic vision. Although the challeng- es of building a new life initially pulled him away from his art, the dramatic vistas of his adopted home—from the rugged Sawtooth Mountains to the serene Boise Foothills—eventually drew him back to the canvas with renewed passion. Drawing inspiration from impressionist masters like Monet and Van Gogh, Bill developed his dis- tinctive style, characterized by bold brushstrokes and rich, flowing colors focusing primarily on land- and waterscapes. His masterful use of light in capturing Idaho’s di- verse terrain reveals the true beauty of our home.
“Light is central to my work, creating depth, mood, and emotion,” Bill explains. His dedica- tion to capturing natural light leads him to be- gin painting in the early morning hours, work- ing in Plein Air environments before refining his pieces in the studio. “Art and paintings have defined and shaped who I am and how I maintain the integrity of my own life,” Bill says. “I believe that the ability humans have to express their creativity helps us live a mentally prosperous life, and through my art I achieve that euphoria.” Establishing Idaho Art Gallery in downtown Meridian in 2022, Bill now shares his artistic vi- sion as both owner and resident artist. His oil paintings transform the natural world—fields of wildflowers, rolling landscapes, rugged moun- tains, dynamic rivers and serene lakes—into vi- brant celebrations of life. Through each brush- stroke, he invites gallery visitors to experience the same joy and wonder that nature inspires in him. Experience Boris “Bill” Garibyan’s vibrant paint- ings at the Idaho Art Gallery or visit his portfolio at landscapepaintings.org.
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