Meet Amery Bohling

Today we’d like to introduce you to Amery Bohling.

Every artist has a unique story. Can you briefly walk us through yours?
The Arts have always been a key interest of mine. For those who fancy art like myself, you can’t help but recognize the huge benefit of growing up in Arizona. The landscape is beautiful, and we have a rich culture in art. Feel free to kill the day at the Phoenix Art Museum, the Heard Museum or the Scottsdale Museum of the West. You also have the Scottsdale Artist School in Old Town Scottsdale to provide artists a solid training in any medium. Just down the street from the School is Main Street and Marshall, hosting a number of galleries. I spent a lot of time taking workshops and walking Main Street on Thursday Nights. It wouldn’t surprise me if it placed me on the path toward being a Grand Canyon Painter.

As a kid, I visited the Grand Canyon. I don’t remember much about the trip, with the exception of cracking open a geode. My interest in painting it didn’t happen until I took a spur of the moment side trip to the North Rim. We found one room available for the last night of the season. After that, it was closed until spring. I set up to paint a rather stunning and intimidating view that night and the next morning. After that, I was hooked. Now I have visited three rims. Rafted twice and hiked it. Indian gardens are currently my favorite place in the Canyon. I also participate in the Grand Canyon Celebration of Art celebrated every Sept.

Please tell us about your art.
All of my studio paintings begin outdoors painting on location. This is to get the feel of the subject. It makes a positive impact on the studio work if you have that real experience to pull from. In the studio prefer to work on course linen, I will then you a thin layer of paint to sketch it in. Then I will ‘color’ it in with oils. When I feel like it is mostly complete, I will set it aside to dry. After the paint has set, I can go back in and add highlights and low lights. And whatever details I have missed, or needed to fix. It is easier to make these adjustments when the paint has dried.

For the most part, my work is about capturing the scene. I believe when you visit a place like the Canyon, we approach a vista and soak it all in. All at once we see a sunset, a mass of rock in the foreground, perhaps the temple Isis, maybe a Condor going by. In the blink of an eye, we form a visual memory that is more informative than any picture you can take. My intention in a painting is to have all of those moments we remembered frozen in paint.

What do you think is the biggest challenge facing artists today?
Having a good sense of Business is so important. It’s heartbreaking to hear how Artists have missed life-changing opportunities buy not prioritizing or following up on opportunities. If this is not your strength try and find someone to help. I know I can be a week in these areas as a lot of artists. I would rather be painting than following up on business. Fortunately, I have a good team to fall back on. They keep me on track. You also have to take your own initiative for success. Ask for what you want, socialize, and network.

How or where can people see your work? How can people support your work?
The best place to view my work is at Amery Bohling Fine Art in Old Town Scottsdale. 7100 E. Main St. Some of my work is in Kolb Studio at the Grand Canyon until January 1st. I am also online at www.amerybohiling.com and Instagram @amerybohling.

Contact Info:

• Address: 7100 E. Main St. suite A Scottsdale Arizona 85251
• Website: www.amerybohling.com
• Phone: 14809708837
• Email: amery@amerybohling.com
• Instagram: amerybohling
• Facebook: Amery Bohling Fine Art Gallery

Image Credit:
Amery Bohling

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