Artist statement

Struggle is essential in life and painting. Time passes quickly in the studio as I try to solve each painting. The conflict shows up in my work and gives it an edge. The act of creating paintings is difficult, exciting, and highly satisfying.

My work has always dwelled in the realm of realism because I am intrigued with the illusion of space and the recognition of specific objects. Lately I have been painting both landscapes and figures. Landscape requires attention to space, light, and plane, while the figure demands strict allegiance toward form and personality. The approach is different in each instance but in both the intent is to create a unique sight experience.

Artist's Bio

Todd Orchard was born in Chicago Illinois, 1971. His parents moved west eventually settling in Bountiful, Utah. After High school Todd attended college at BYU, Idaho (then Rick's College), transferred to Utah State University, in Logan where he earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) in 1995. Todd and his wife Lara moved to Salt Lake City where Todd worked as an intern For the Utah Arts Council, photographing the vast state collection of art. In 1997 Todd applied to Brigham Young University's Master of Fine Arts program, his acceptance letter came the day his first child was born. In 1998, Todd was with a group of students painting in Europe when his wife gave birth to their second child. As a result he was not popular among the females traveling in his company. Todd was teaching as a graduate student when he received his (MFA) degree from BYU in 2000. Their small family welcomed another member that October. Todd continued to teach classes at BYU, and started to teach for UVSC. Amid teaching, Todd worked in the studio, painting for commissions and upcoming shows, and completely many commissioned murals. In 2002 Todd and his family bought a home in American Fork, Utah, and organized a new studio in the garage (this one has air and heat!) In July of 2004 another small member joined the family. With 2 large shows and many mural projects, 2005 looks to be a good year.

Todd Orchard has offered his services with a standard of excellence since 2000. His focus is high quality paintings, portraits, and murals at a fair price.

Other events and accomplishments that have given the artist experience:

• Backdrop paintings for high school plays
• 6 years experience as a journeyman commercial painter
• 2 years (approx.) doing various construction and residential remodeling jobs
• Paintings and Murals in private collections, homes, businesses, including the Monticello, Utah LDS temple.
• Experienced teacher; University level, non-credit college classes and private clients.
• Faux finish experience.
• Excellent father and husband, all around good guy.

Resume

Also available for download in MS Word format, suitable for printing

Todd Christopher Orchard
Education
2000	Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah Master of Fine Arts
1995	Utah State University, Logan, Utah Bachelor of Fine Arts
Exhibitions and Shows
2004	`Historic Provo', 4 man show, Terra Nova Gallery, Provo, Utah
2003	`Domicile', 3 person show, Bountiful Davis Art Center, Bountiful, Utah
2003	`Domicile', 3 person show, Terra Nova Gallery, Provo, Utah
2003	Art Space forum, Invitational Group show, Salt Lake City, Utah
2002	`Oil on Panel', One-man show, Finch Lane Gallery, SLC Utah
2001	Northern California Arts, Inc. `Bold Expressions', Carmichael, CA
2000, 1997, and 1995	Springville Art Center, Spring Salon Competition, Springville, Utah
1999	Springville Art Center, Annual Spiritual and Religious Show, Springville Utah
1999	Repartee Gallery, "Europe on a paintbrush" invitational show, Orem, Utah
1998,1989 and1988	Bountiful/Davis Annual Art Competition, Bountiful, Utah
1995	Merrill Library, Alternative space show, Logan, Utah
1995	Alliance for the Varied Arts, Celebrate the Arts, Logan, Utah
Grant and Awards
1994	Liquitex International Art Competition, Product Grant
1993 and 1992	Marie Eccles Caine Foundation grant
1988	Honorable Mention, Bountiful Davis Statewide Competition
Related Work
2004-2000	Adjunct Professor, Watercolor, Drawing, Figure Drawing, Oil Painting, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
2003-2000	Watercolor Instructor, Utah Valley State College Community Education, Orem, Utah
2002-2000	Studio Manager, Hide and Fur Artist Studios, Provo, Utah
2001	Resident Artist, Provo Canyon School, Orem, Utah
2001	Oil Painting Instructor, Jacob’s Senior Center, Pleasant Grove, Utah
2000	Watercolor Instructor, Art of the Earth, Heber, Utah
2000	Adjunct Professor, Basic Drawing, Utah Valley State College, Orem, Utah
2000-1998	Graduate Instructor, Oil Painting, Watercolor, and Drawing, Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
1997-1995	Collection Management Assistant, Utah Arts Council, Salt Lake City, Utah