Travis Ivey, a fifth generation Wyoming native, was born in Cheyenne, WY in 1978. His paintings reflect the beauty of the modern west and the impacts of development on the landscape.

'I often find inspiration for my paintings in the coal mines and gas fields of Wyoming. These places drew me into landscape painting six years ago, because of their dynamic prsesence and powerful compositions. The natural beauty is very often contrasted with drilling rigs and freight trains, which have a profound influence on my work.'

While Ivey is drawn to the more industrial environments, he enjoys exploring opportunities to paint a wide range of subjects. Painting en plein air has helped him continue to learn new ways to develop stylistically, and maintain a fresh perspective in his studio work.

Travis Ivey's work is in numerous public and private collections including the University of Wyoming and The Wyoming State Museum.

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Education:

University of Wyoming, Bachelor of Fine Arts, 2008

Solo Exhibitions

• Wyoming Landscapes: Images of the Modern West, ASUW Gallery, University of Wyoming, 2006
• Booms and Bust on the Wyoming Landscape: Part I, ASUW Gallery, University of Wyoming, 2007
• Sketches in Oil: Field Studies by Travis Ivey, KEAG Gallery, Laramie, WY, 2009

Group Exhibitions

• Buffalo Bill Historical Center Art Show and Sale, 2006
• Touchstone, Laramie Artists Project, 2008 
• Up On The Wall: 6 Painters From The West, Prichard Art Gallery, University of Idaho, 2009
• Masters of Influence, Lovetts Galley, Tusa, OK, 2009
• Wyoming Plein Air, Deselms Fine Art, Cheyenne, WY, 2009 
• Art on the Green, City of Green River, 2009

Juried Exhibitions

• Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition, Wyoming State Museum, 2008, Constance K. Mohrman, juror
• Rocky Mountain Biennial, Ft. Collins Museum of Cotemporary Art, 2008, Michael Paglia, juror
• The Art League of Hilton Head National Juried Art Exhibition, Walter Greer Gallery, 2009, Craig Srebnik, juror
• Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition, Wyoming State Museum, 2009, Ivar Ziele, juror

Awards, Grants & Residencies

• Gilly Fales Fine Arts Scholarship Award, Buffalo Bill Historical Center Art Show and Sale, 2006 
• American Heritage Center Teaching and Research Grant, 2007 
• Purchase Award, Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition, Wyoming State Museum, 2008 
• 3rd Place, Fine Art Finals-West/Southwest Regional Collegiate Competition, 2008 
• Quick Draw Artist, University of Wyoming Art Museum Gala and VIP Reception, 2008 
• Honorable Mention, The Art League of Hilton Head's National Juried Art Exhibition, Walter, Greer Gallery, 2009 
• Purchase Award, Governor's Capitol Art Exhibition, Wyoming State Museum, 2009 
• 1st Place, 2-D Professional Division, Art on the Green, City of Green River, 2009 
• Artist in Residence, Ucross Foundation, Fall 2009

Publications

• Artists to Watch, Southwest Art, November 2007, pg. 22