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
2024- Carbon County Art Guild Exhibitions: "Inspired by Song" + "Art in the Beartooth's Silent Auction" + Member Show + Community Show
2023 Wyoming Game and Fish Collectible Conservation Stamp Art Show - Cheyenne, WY
2023- Plein Air Fest - National Museum of Wildlife Art (Jackson, WY)
2022 - SAGE 12th Annual National Juried Show (Sheridan, WY) https://www.artinsheridan.com/juried12
2022- Plein Air Fest - National Museum of Wildlife Art (Jackson, WY) https://www.wildlifeart.org/events/plein-air-fest-etc
2022- Wyoming Governor’s Capitol Art Exhibition - WY State MuseumCheyenne, WY
Collections
Various private collections
Press & Publications
2023- Exhibition Catalog "Birds of the Rocky Mountain Region" The Brinton Museum - Sheridan, WY
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/