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Wogrin earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of
Denver in 1949 and worked initially as a commercial artist
in advertising before devoting himself to architectural
delineation for more than 25 years. Finally, in 1977 he
turned his full attention and considerable energy to fine
art. He maintains his studio in his home looking west and
north to the Front Range.
He
first gained attention in 1980 when he began a series of
paintings depicting all 54 of Colorado's famous 14,000-foot
peaks. His current subject matter covers the full range of
mountain scenery, even the desert canyons in the Southwest,
while he remains a student of his art, ever searching for
the better way to express his love of his subject.
The
Colorado artist has exhibited in juried art shows
nationwide, including the American Artists Grand National
Show and the Knickerbocker Artists Show, both in New York
City; the Western Art Rendezvous Show; and the Tulsa
International Mayfest. Collectors have responded to Wogrin's
vision. His works are part of the Forbes Magazine Collection
in New York City; the George Phippen Memorial Art Museum in
Prescott, Arizona; and the Anschutz Collection in
Denver.
The
introduction to the Anschutz Collection notes that "Through
the years, the West has been portrayed in many different
ways as it was perceived through the eyes of artists.
Contemporary artists such as K. Douglas Wiggins and R. L.
Wogrin continue to shape our perceptions of the western
United States as they endeavor to translate their own
experiences into the visual medium."
The
whole introduction sketches the role of prominent artists of
West; to read it click here.
For a list of selected art shows in which Wogrin
has participated and major collections that own his works
click here .
Colorado Homes and Life Styles magazine ran an
insightful article on Wogrin
while he was working on his series of Colorado's
14,000-foot peaks.
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