T. Allen Lawson

T. Allen Lawson is drawn to the quieter side of life. Over time he has developed a discipline of patiently observing and studying the often-unnoticed rhythms and subtleties of his surroundings. In his paintings he strives to build layers and textures with pigment to create the abstraction and nuanced depth he feels in nature and the world around him.

Early Signs of Spring, 2012 by T. Allen Lawson, oil on linen mounted on panel, 34 x 36 inches

Born and raised in Sheridan, Wyoming, the American West is an integral part of him. Tim studied drawing and portraiture at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. He furthered his formal studies attending the Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts in Old Lyme, Connecticut. A lifelong student, his dedication to and love of his profession are always evolving as his interests and influences continue to challenge him.

Evening, 2017 by T. Allen Lawson, oil on panel, 28 x 30 inches

T. Allen Lawson has won numerous awards including the 2017 Prix De West Purchase Award, and the Robert Lougheed Memorial Artists’ Choice Award, 2016 Directors’ Choice for Outstanding Landscape and the Robert Lougheed Memorial Artists’ Choice Award, both at the Prix de West; and the 2010 Founder’s Prize, Lyme Academy College of Fine Arts. In 2008, he was chosen by the President and First Lady to create the painting for the official White House Christmas card.

The Nursery Tree, 2017 by T. Allen Lawson, oil on panel, 32 x 35 inches, Winner of the 2017 Prix De West Purchase Award

Upcoming exhibitions include:

2018 Prix de West at the National Cowboy and Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, OK, June 8-9, 2018

Home Town at Sage Community Art Center, Sheridan, WY, November 7, 2018 – January 2, 2019

Mood and Tone: The Art of T. Allen Lawson at Booth Western Art Museum, Cartersville, GA, February 7, 2019 – April 20, 2019

T. Allen Lawson

Visit his website here to learn more about Tim’s numerous accomplishments including recent press and catalogs for past exhibitions.

Click here to view more examples of his masterful oil paintings and selected drawings.

Winter’s Dawn, 2012 by T. Allen Lawson, oil on linen mounted on panel, 26 x 24 inches