Floral
Artist Kurt Anderson is best known for his floral
still life and figurative paintings. Anderson is
especially attracted to flowers as a subject
because they allow the richest expression of color
and the liveliest use of brushwork.
Western
Since moving to Arizona in 2001, Anderson has
explored his love of western history and lore.
Paintings in this genre allow the artist to
incorporate his artistic passions: character,
costume, landscape and narrative.
Landscape
Anderson’s smaller landscapes are all painted on
site, out-of-doors. They are often used as
reference material for larger landscapes painted
in the studio. The beauty and nobility of the horse
complements his artistic vision of the
southwestern landscape.
Portrait
Anderson has painted a number of official
portraits such as the Chief Justice of the
Minnesota Supreme Court and the president of
Iowa State University. He continues to accept
commissions for both oil portraits and charcoal
drawings.
Drawing
Anderson has organized and oversees open
studio sessions where models pose from
between two minutes to two hours. He
approaches these sessions as a mental
discipline to hone his life drawing skills.
Kurt Anderson