Wes Olson was
born in 1954, in the rugged foothills of Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. There
on family camping, hunting and fishing trips began a life-long association
with wild places, and the people and wildlife that live in or near them.
Following graduation from college, Wes worked for several years as a
Wildlife Technician for the Yukon Government, then after a stint at the
Banff School of Fine Arts in 1981, began a career with Parks Canada, as a
National Park Warden in Banff, Waterton Lakes and Elk Island National
Parks. This long history with the most spectacular natural areas that
Canada has to offer has provided Wes with a wealth of artistic inspiration
that is reflected in the accuracy and detail of his works of art. From high
mountain passes to hot barren plains, from ranches and competitive horse
events to a diverse selection of wildlife subjects, Wes strives to put on
paper and canvas the beauty he has been fortunate to observe.
Government, Corporate and private collectors
around the world have sought Wes’s work for several decades. He currently
has many limited editions, which have been sold out. and continues to
produce quality new editions. Wes and his wife Johane currently own and
operate the Broken Lantern Ranch where they raise Canadian Warmblood Horses
and purebred plains bison.
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