George Frederick Van Buren is an Impressionist painter living in the Western United States. Born in 1944, the third of eight boys to farm parents in rural Iowa, George is proud of his heritage. As a youngster, he found the imagery of Charles Russell and Frederic Remington inspirational and sold his first painting while in his teens.
Painting the landscapes, wildlife and people of the American West are Van Burenʼs passion. His work can be found in oil, acrylic, watercolor, and gouache and demonstrates his love for the western United States. Original works from this Artist are in private collections across the United States and several foreign countries.
The mountains, streams, plains and history of Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, Arizona and other western states comprise a significant volume of subject matter in the art of George Frederick Van Buren. He makes his home in Northwestern Wyoming, minutes from Yellowstone National Park, with his wife Linda and three cats.