Dustin Van Wechel
@dustinvanwechel.com
Just an artist obsessed with the landscapes and wildlife of the American West.
Fresh off the easel and headed to Trailside Gallery for their “Deck the Walls” holiday miniatures show. “High Country Bighorn,” oil, 14”x11”.
November 8, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Fresh off the easel and headed to Trailside Gallery for their “Deck the Walls” holiday miniatures show. “High Country Bighorn,” oil, 14”x11”.
Going a ways back for this one, "Summer's Last Stand," oil on linen, 18"x24", created in 2016.
October 29, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Going a ways back for this one, "Summer's Last Stand," oil on linen, 18"x24", created in 2016.
Here's a pic I took of the Alaskan landscape in the Fall from the Denali Highway. Hopefully it brings just a little wonder to your day.
October 29, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Here's a pic I took of the Alaskan landscape in the Fall from the Denali Highway. Hopefully it brings just a little wonder to your day.
Fresh off the easel and headed to Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, AZ for their “The Great American West” show opening November 22, 2025. “The Neighborhood Watch,” oil on linen, 24”x36”.
October 10, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Fresh off the easel and headed to Settlers West Gallery in Tucson, AZ for their “The Great American West” show opening November 22, 2025. “The Neighborhood Watch,” oil on linen, 24”x36”.
My work on the cover of the upcoming “Art of the West” magazine Sept/Oct issue!
August 7, 2025 at 6:01 PM
My work on the cover of the upcoming “Art of the West” magazine Sept/Oct issue!
Last weekend I was demonstrating in the Broadmoor Galleries’, “Art Experience,” at the Broadmoor here in Colorado Springs. This is the finished painting I created. “The Mountaineers,” oil on linen, 11”x14”.
July 31, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Last weekend I was demonstrating in the Broadmoor Galleries’, “Art Experience,” at the Broadmoor here in Colorado Springs. This is the finished painting I created. “The Mountaineers,” oil on linen, 11”x14”.
“In Quaking Gold,” oil on linen, 12”x10” is my latest —and final— painting for my show at Coeur d’Alene Galleries opening this Friday, July 11th! Reception from 5-8pm.
#ravens #aspens #wildlifeart #birdart #animalart #westernart #oilpainting
#ravens #aspens #wildlifeart #birdart #animalart #westernart #oilpainting
July 9, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“In Quaking Gold,” oil on linen, 12”x10” is my latest —and final— painting for my show at Coeur d’Alene Galleries opening this Friday, July 11th! Reception from 5-8pm.
#ravens #aspens #wildlifeart #birdart #animalart #westernart #oilpainting
#ravens #aspens #wildlifeart #birdart #animalart #westernart #oilpainting
Another new one for my upcoming show at Coeur d'Alene Galleries in Coeur d'Alene, ID opening July 11! "In The Friend Zone," oil on linen, 16"x20"
July 2, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Another new one for my upcoming show at Coeur d'Alene Galleries in Coeur d'Alene, ID opening July 11! "In The Friend Zone," oil on linen, 16"x20"
Here’s another new one for my Coeur d’Alene Galleries show! “Woolly Wonderers,” oil on linen, 24”x18”.
July 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Here’s another new one for my Coeur d’Alene Galleries show! “Woolly Wonderers,” oil on linen, 24”x18”.
A fresh new painting just off the easel for my upcoming show at Coeur d'Alene Galleries in Coeur d'Alene, ID opening July 11, 2025. "Autumn Mulies," oil on linen, 16"x12"
June 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
A fresh new painting just off the easel for my upcoming show at Coeur d'Alene Galleries in Coeur d'Alene, ID opening July 11, 2025. "Autumn Mulies," oil on linen, 16"x12"
“Griz Country,” oil on linen, 14”x11”, is a new, small work fresh off the easel that will be included in the “Western Visions” exhibition at the National Museum of Wildlife Art opening September 6, 2025 in Jackson, WY.
#wildlifeart #animalart #oilpainting #westernvisions #wyoming #grizzlybear #bear
#wildlifeart #animalart #oilpainting #westernvisions #wyoming #grizzlybear #bear
June 16, 2025 at 5:40 PM
“Griz Country,” oil on linen, 14”x11”, is a new, small work fresh off the easel that will be included in the “Western Visions” exhibition at the National Museum of Wildlife Art opening September 6, 2025 in Jackson, WY.
#wildlifeart #animalart #oilpainting #westernvisions #wyoming #grizzlybear #bear
#wildlifeart #animalart #oilpainting #westernvisions #wyoming #grizzlybear #bear
Because the little critters deserve their time in the spotlight, too. “Workin’ Whistle Pig,” oil on linen, 16”x12”.
#marmot #oilpainting #art #westernart #wildlifeart
#marmot #oilpainting #art #westernart #wildlifeart
June 15, 2025 at 1:52 PM
Because the little critters deserve their time in the spotlight, too. “Workin’ Whistle Pig,” oil on linen, 16”x12”.
#marmot #oilpainting #art #westernart #wildlifeart
#marmot #oilpainting #art #westernart #wildlifeart
Hey everyone! I’ve got a new Wildlife Painting Video releasing soon! Click the link to pre-order now!
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June 12, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Hey everyone! I’ve got a new Wildlife Painting Video releasing soon! Click the link to pre-order now!
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My latest, fresh off the easel! "Drinking Buddies," oil on linen, 48"x24" is headed to the Buffalo Bill Art Exhibition opening September 15, 2025 in Cody, WY.
June 5, 2025 at 11:20 PM
My latest, fresh off the easel! "Drinking Buddies," oil on linen, 48"x24" is headed to the Buffalo Bill Art Exhibition opening September 15, 2025 in Cody, WY.
Another little, freshly completed portrait for my upcoming solo show at Coeur d'Alene Galleries in Coeur d'Alene, ID opening July 11, 2025. "Window to the Soul," oil on linen, 14"x11".
May 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Another little, freshly completed portrait for my upcoming solo show at Coeur d'Alene Galleries in Coeur d'Alene, ID opening July 11, 2025. "Window to the Soul," oil on linen, 14"x11".
A new one fresh off the easel that will be part of a showcase of new work from me at Coeur d’Alene Galleries in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho opening July 11, 2025. “High And Mighty,” oil, 24”x30.
May 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
A new one fresh off the easel that will be part of a showcase of new work from me at Coeur d’Alene Galleries in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho opening July 11, 2025. “High And Mighty,” oil, 24”x30.
Just finished conducting an online wildlife oil painting workshop — here's my demo painting. "The Extrovert," oil on linen, 14"x11"
May 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Just finished conducting an online wildlife oil painting workshop — here's my demo painting. "The Extrovert," oil on linen, 14"x11"
WIP! Here’s one of my latest works-in-progress. It’s a 24”x48” that I just got the first layer of paint on. “Drinking Buddies,” oil on linen.
May 10, 2025 at 3:28 AM
WIP! Here’s one of my latest works-in-progress. It’s a 24”x48” that I just got the first layer of paint on. “Drinking Buddies,” oil on linen.
“On To Greener Pastures,” oil on linen, 24”x36”.
#bison #art #oilpainting #wildlifeart #westernart #buffalo
#bison #art #oilpainting #wildlifeart #westernart #buffalo
April 22, 2025 at 4:44 AM
“On To Greener Pastures,” oil on linen, 24”x36”.
#bison #art #oilpainting #wildlifeart #westernart #buffalo
#bison #art #oilpainting #wildlifeart #westernart #buffalo
"The Savage," oil on linen, 24"x18", was inspired by my first trip to Alaska back in 2012. The title of this piece is actually the name of the river where I was privileged to observe this gorgeous bull caribou.
#caribou #oilpainting #art #wildlifeart #westernart
#caribou #oilpainting #art #wildlifeart #westernart
April 14, 2025 at 4:18 PM
"The Savage," oil on linen, 24"x18", was inspired by my first trip to Alaska back in 2012. The title of this piece is actually the name of the river where I was privileged to observe this gorgeous bull caribou.
#caribou #oilpainting #art #wildlifeart #westernart
#caribou #oilpainting #art #wildlifeart #westernart
Here’s a timelapse vid of the drawing part of my painting, “The Catbird Seat.” The completed painting can be seen on my timeline.
April 12, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Here’s a timelapse vid of the drawing part of my painting, “The Catbird Seat.” The completed painting can be seen on my timeline.
Dang it! I missed “Mountain Goat Monday” 😂. Oh well. “View From The Top,” oil on linen, 24”x48”.
#mountaingoats #art #oilpainting #wildlifeart
#mountaingoats #art #oilpainting #wildlifeart
April 10, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Dang it! I missed “Mountain Goat Monday” 😂. Oh well. “View From The Top,” oil on linen, 24”x48”.
#mountaingoats #art #oilpainting #wildlifeart
#mountaingoats #art #oilpainting #wildlifeart
This was a commissioned painting for our friends of their Gypsy Vanner horses, Levi and Midnight. “Lords of Kingston Ranch,” oil on linen, 36”x48”.
#horses #art #oilpainting
#horses #art #oilpainting
April 7, 2025 at 1:32 AM
This was a commissioned painting for our friends of their Gypsy Vanner horses, Levi and Midnight. “Lords of Kingston Ranch,” oil on linen, 36”x48”.
#horses #art #oilpainting
#horses #art #oilpainting
A new little one for an upcoming gallery show, “Long Shadows,” oil on linen, 12”x16”.
#fox #oilpainting #art #westernart #wildlifeart #artgallery
#fox #oilpainting #art #westernart #wildlifeart #artgallery
April 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
A new little one for an upcoming gallery show, “Long Shadows,” oil on linen, 12”x16”.
#fox #oilpainting #art #westernart #wildlifeart #artgallery
#fox #oilpainting #art #westernart #wildlifeart #artgallery
Had an amazing time at the opening of the “Night Of Artists” exhibition at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Just me with 3 of my four paintings in the show. Show is officially open to the public now through May 11th.
March 31, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Had an amazing time at the opening of the “Night Of Artists” exhibition at the Briscoe Western Art Museum. Just me with 3 of my four paintings in the show. Show is officially open to the public now through May 11th.