Casey Cheuvront studied drawing, painting, sculpture and ceramics at CSUF California, and has been influenced (and instructed) by current artists like Douglas Fryer, Bill Cramer, Dave Santillanes, Alan Wolton, Matt Smith, Stanley Kurth, Casey Klahn, and Camille Przewodek.
Her work is informed by both formal study and her ongoing plein air habit and life-long appreciation of the natural world, established through a "feet-on-the trail" connection over many years. Her outdoor education began when she was very young, accompanying her father on long treks, fishing, hiking, bow-hunting, archery exhibitions and professional competitive archery shoots. Later, she backpacked her way across the Sierras and the Uintas, flew California peaks in her hang glider, skied Utah powder, and mountain biked many happy trails in the Arizona desert.
Cheuvront’s pieces reveal an ongoing fascination with the Western and Southwestern wilderness, whether reflected in a local trail or a remote lake only reachable by a long backpack. Her enthusiasm is translated into a vibrant, modern palette and energetic, dynamic brushwork. Look for studio and plein air works showcasing the Yosemite highlands, Sonoran desert, and the red rocks of Sedona.
Artist Statement
My favorite shoes are hiking boots.
For years I've explored the wildernesses of the Southwest, hiking, backpacking, hang gliding and mountain biking - interacting with our wild places up close and in person. This has profoundly influenced my work. I believe we are incomplete without a connection to, and appreciation of, the natural world, and that we should cherish and protect it.
To honor that end, I create impressionist/realism oil paintings for those who love the Southwest landscape and wildlife, so that my collectors can share in that spiritual relationship. I want to promote deeper respect and connection with our vanishing wild places and the creatures that call them home.
Professional Highlights
Award-winning plein air painter recognized in numerous juried festivals and competitions throughout the Southwest, including multiple honors at the Sedona Plein Air Festival and other regional exhibitions. Her work is known for its vibrant palette and dynamic interpretation of Western and Southwestern landscapes.
Affiliations
Juried member of several respected national and regional organizations, including Oil Painters of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society, Women Artists of the West, Arizona Art Alliance, Sonoran Arts League, Arizona Plein Air Painters, and Sedona Arts Center. She is also a Grumbacher Certified Teaching Artist and Artist Ambassador.
Exhibitions
Work exhibited widely across galleries, museums, and invitational shows, including recurring participation in the Sedona Plein Air Festival, Mountain Oyster Club Annual Art Show, Hidden in the Hills Studio Tour, and exhibitions in Sedona, Scottsdale, Tucson, Santa Fe, and Phoenix. Her work has also been featured in public and institutional spaces such as the Phoenix Airport Museum.
Education & Leadership
Active as an instructor, juror, and demonstrator for leading art organizations and programs. Teaching engagements include the Yosemite Nature Conservancy and Road Scholar, along with workshops and demonstrations for Sonoran Arts League, Arizona Plein Air Painters, and other regional groups. She regularly contributes to the artist community through mentorship, festival demos, and juried exhibition leadership.
Media
Featured in a variety of publications, interviews, and artist spotlights, including Bold Journey, Shoutout Arizona, PleinAir Magazine’s Outdoor Painter, and other regional and national media outlets, along with podcast appearances and video features highlighting her work and process.
