ABOUT

Dwight Cushman is an independent fine artist living in Red Lodge, Montana. Working primarily in oil, creating paintings and works on paper. Dwight's artwork draws from his personal and professional experiences working in the funeral profession. Often depicting reminders of death inspired by an unsettling or otherworldly beauty. He thinks of these images as visual love notes to the human condition.
A graduate of the ArtCenter College of Design, Dwight worked as a commercial artist before pursuing meaning in deathcare. With more than fifteen years experience as a funeral director embalmer in funeral homes and cemeteries across five states. Dwight aims to continue to support families and individuals through their grief and to encourage survivors to live more authentic lives.
Inquiries may be sent to
(the artists first and last name) @ gmail.com

Shows & Recognitions

2022Plein Air Fest - National Museum of Wildlife Art (Jackson, WY) https://www.wildlifeart.org/events/plein-air-fest-etc


Collections
Various private collections

Press & Publications

2022- Video Blog Interview: https://thatparkplace.com/putting-around-the-usa-waterfall-at-grand-canyon-of-yellowstone-a-video-interview/

2022- Cover Story "A Brush with Death" - April 21,2022

2018- KRTV NEWS - Broadcast News Story - Sunday, 1-28-2018 Montana

Professional Contributions
2017-2018 Organized and held 30 indoor/outdoor drawing and painting workshops. http://www.sundaypainter.org/