| Growing up
in suburban Seattle, Collin Bogle enjoyed fishing, rollerblading and peddling up and down
the hills of Seattle on his mountain bike. Like other adolescents, Bogle had no idea what
life had in store for him. What he did know was that he loved art.
In high school, he learned the concepts of technique, composition and
design from his father, a seasoned artist and teacher. It was in his father's class that
Bogle discovered his abilities surpassed those of his peers. While other students
struggled to learn the basics, Bogle quickly caught on, adding unique perspectives and
rich details to class assignments. He became known in high school as "the
artist," and eventually took home the Award of Excellence in drawing and painting
from graduation ceremonies. He spent the next summer working as an apprentice for his
father. Bogle refined his skills and set forth in his own artistic direction. His ability
to capture detail soon became a signature for his work. Bogle's paintings are not limited
to any one subject or medium. From florals to wildlife, Bogle uses pastels, colored
pencils, watercolor and acrylics.
Inspired by the beauty of nature, Bogle uses his talent of depicting light to bring his
canvases to life. "Light plays a major role in my work," comments the artist.
"An abundance of light and shadows creates a playground for me. It allows the
painting to take on a life of its own." |