Martin Grelle
MARTIN GRELLE
Western
Native American Artwork
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Martin Grelle Born and raised in the foothills surrounding his hometown of Clifton, Texas, he grew up with a deep desire to capture on canvas the beauty of his home. Inspired by the flavor of the small town and its people. He began to paint at an early age, and at eighteen sought professional criticism from noted Cowboy Artist James Boren.

Martin Grelle began painting at an early age. With the guidance of Western artists James Boren and Melvin Warren, both of whom settled in the Clifton area while he was in high school and was able to become a full-time artist in his early 20s. Since that time, he has studied, traveled widely, and sought subject matter throughout the American West. Working primarily in oils on canvas, he marries his figures with the landscape in a painterly style rich in vibrant color.

 His passion for the Old West is evident in the striking landscape he portrays.  Working in oil, Grelle wants viewers to feel a connection to his art that is warm and inviting.  His quiet subtlety and attention to detail have made him one of the finest and most recognized of western artists, renowned for his painting of the contemporary West.

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More Than Friends
Gathering Storm
Headin' Home

Mists of Morning
Silent Camp
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Working in a variety of media, but particularly with oils, Grelle characteristically paints with a moderate amount of detail, striving to emphasize color and texture as a means of creating a visual image. He most enjoys dramatic light and shadow effects, but he is equally at home painting the effects of rain and fog. He has in recent years become more and more drawn to doing what he calls “period” paintings, using historical settings and incidents to develop visual stories.

His art reflects his admiration and respect for the cowboys of today.  He owns three American quarter Horses and frequently uses them as models.  He was chosen to be a member of the Cowboy Artist of America, a distinguished and respected honor among Western artists.

Quote:  “I thank God for the ability and the opportunities He has given me, and I hope I can continue to grow and learn more with each finished painting. I am honored by everyone who collects my work, and I will always strive to create artwork worthy of their attention and their investment.”