Shirle Wempner

Shirle Wempner born and raised in Billings, Montana, has lived on a horse ranch most her life and now lives on a ranch outside of Big Timber, Montana. Working predominately in oils and utilizing broad-brush strokes and palette knife techniques, she creates a feeling of realistic abstraction, concentrating on the artistic passion of the subject matter. Studying with Jack Hines and Jessica Zemsky who have greatly encouraged the spirit of her work, Shirle has challenged her imagination and experimentation with her art, and continues to rediscover the creative process with each new piece. Shirle’s desired subjects are figurative and wildlife representations, with a mix of the spiritual relationships between the two.