Kent Butler Biography

Kent Butler was born in Gunnison, Utah, and developed a natural interest in nature and the American West. He can't remember a time when he wasn't drawing anything and everything that caught his eye. Kent began his formal art training at age 19 at the University of Utah. He later moved to Los Angeles, where he attended the Los Angeles Art Center College of Design.  Kent is known for his unique and expressive use of color, as well as his black and white drawings. His wide range of subjects, and his variety in style is well known in contemporary art circles.  Kent's paintings have won numerous awards and are represented in private collections throughout the United States. His attention to detail, coupled with his inherent interest in the Western motif and American art, has led to his involvement in many related Western architectural design projects and murals.  Kent and Sharon have lived in Ojai, California since 1982, a setting of great natural beauty, which Kent feels is the perfect place to focus and sharpen his talent, and to pursue an already highly successful career in the art world.