Preston Purser

Born 1963, Salt Lake City UT, Preston is a self taught artist currently residing in Woodland, UT.

Artist Statement and Biography

Born August 6, 1963 in Salt Lake City, UT; I grew up in several rural towns in the surrounding area and spent much of my time fishing, hunting, skiing and outdoors. As a young adult my family life was
turbulent and in many ways has affected the way I paint and the emotions I express in many of my
paintings. I spent my early 20s writing music for rock and roll bands and have for the majority of my adult life worked construction. I have two children that I love very much. I now live and paint in the rural community of Woodland, Utah with my love Jackie and her children.

A self taught artist, I began painting at the age of 44 as part of a spiritual awakening. Ive always liked art and have painted randomly in the past but never before in the style and attitude of my most
recent work. I have been involved in the creative process in many ways, as a lyricist, as a writer but only recently inspired to paint as I am now. For a time I even struggled with thinking of myself as an
artist. I have come to believe however, that what I create is unique, inspired and of a signif...