Brian Schweyen is a native Montanan who grew up living in East Helena Montana. He graduated from Montana State University.  Growing up in Montana afforded him the opportunities to camp, hike and fish through-out western Montana with his father and his two brothers. Through these experiences, he gained an appreciation for the outdoors.

As a self taught artist, Brian began drawing at an early age and decided to take up oil painting ten years ago, but only recently decided to take his art more seriously. Brian (along with artist friend Mark Gibson) opened a gallery in August of 2005 where they sell their original oil paintings. Brian enjoys painting Montana Landscapes and he works exclusively in oils. His passion for painting and the beauty of the outdoors has driven Brian to truly study color and light out of doors every chance he gets. Brian is driven by the desire to become the best artist he possible can by maximizing his knowledge and talents, and like most artists, he is always striving to learn and become a better painter every painting. Brian currently lives in Missoula with his wife Shannon and their three daughters, Jordyn, Shelby and Sheridan.

Brian’s work hang’s in private and corporate collections through-out the country.  As well as being the featured artist at several one and two man shows, he has had his worked juried into many National Shows, such as the CM Russell Art Auction, The OPA National and Regional Shows and The Treasure State Art Show.  Brian is a member of The Oil Painters of America and The Montana Professional Artist Association.  

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