“ART WITH PASSION”

Shirle Wempner is a Montana native raised on a horse ranch on the
outskirts of Billings.  Her childhood experiences on horseback and
exploring the valleys and foothills of her home ranch became the
backdrop to her passionate interest in wildlife and nature.  
Developing a strong desire to visually express on canvas that which
so moved her, Shirle expanded her artistic education at Montana
State University and through various workshops from her favorite
artists.  Studying with Jack Hines, Jessica Zemsky, Thomas English,
and Carolyn Anderson, she received tremendous inspiration and
encouragement for the spirit of her work.  Working predominately in
oils and utilizing broad-brush strokes and palette knife techniques,
Shirle creates a feeling of realistic abstraction, concentrating on the
artistic passion of the subject matter.  Shirle has challenged her
imagination and experimentation with her art, and continues to
rediscover the creative process with each new piece.  Shirle’s
desired subjects are figurative, wildlife, and western representations.

“My paintings are very personal to me and my spiritual exploration.  
All my emotions are mixed in with the subject matter as I watch the
final product unfold.  The most enjoyable aspect of my creative
process is allowing the unknown (and unplanned) to take shape on
the canvas.  If you find you are wrapped in the essence and passion
of the subject matter I feel I have succeeded in communicating with
another soul.  Emotions are what touch and form our souls, and a
churning of emotion is what I strive for in each piece I create.”   

Shirle Wempner (Art with Passion)
Wild Woman Productions, Inc.
1058 Lower Sweet Grass Road
Big Timber, Montana  59011
Phone: 406-932-4243  *  Cell: 406-930-0007
wildwoman@itsTriangle.com


Galleries:
•        Dana Gallery, Missoula, Montana
•        Creighton Block Gallery, Big Sky & Virginia City, Montana
•        Cogswell Gallery, Vail, Colorado
•        Two Rivers Gallery, Big Timber, Montana
•        Carbon County Arts Guild, Red Lodge, Montana

Member of Montana Professional Artists Association
Member of Montana Painters Alliance
Wild Woman Productions, Inc.
1058 Lower Sweet Grass Road
Big Timber, Montana  59011
Phone: 406-932-4243  *  Cell: 406-930-0007
wildwoman@itsTriangle.com