Artist’s Statement …
Since 2020, I've been painting Western art in the limited time young motherhood allows. My work captures the small, everyday moments of Western life—seeking out connection, grit, intensity, and a quiet sense of nostalgia.
Painting with oils lets me build on these themes through subdued colors, soft edges, and quiet presence. Although I have not attended formal art school, I have taken several workshops and pursued self-study to better understand the medium. Oil paint is the only one that truly settles with the themes and feelings I am looking for in my work.
I start by collaborating with local ranches. I love hearing their stories and weaving those lived experiences and memories directly into the layers of each painting. Showcasing small, family-run operations is something I take great pride in. I use these references and experiences to create work that might spark curiosity about the grittiness of rural life. I don’t enjoy romanticizing this way of life—my paintings often include ear tags and dirty horses. Real life is often more interesting than a polished front.
In 2026, I'm focusing on building a cohesive body of work centered on the themes I've described: connection, grit, and intensity. As my small family has grown over the years, my focus has narrowed to what truly matters to me in my work.
Bio…
Madelynn Mutter is from Northern Utah, USA.
Mutter has pursued her artistic career, studying Illustration in high school & college. Mutter has learned from a large community of traditional oil painters and years of self study. She finds the time to paint in between taking care of her young children and homemaking.
In 2020, an art fair jump started her professional career. Since then Mutter has participated in art shows and festivals throughout Utah, and has gained a significant following online, selling work and connecting with collectors through her online presence. She is currently represented by Western Skies Fine Art (Afton, WY) and Hemmings Gallery (Ketchum ID). She is a member of Cowgirl Artists of America.
Mutter also believes in supporting her local community, and has donated to Miss Rodeo Utah, and other performance horse organizations. She also volunteers periodically as a visiting artist to local elementary schools, sharing her passion and knowledge for the arts.
Mutter currently resides in Brigham City, Utah with her four young children and husband.
Exhibitions & Representation (reverse chronological)
“Women Holding Things” (Four Lemons Art, Hollady, UT) March-May, 2026
35 Fine Art Show (Utah Art Market), November 2025
Hemmings Gallery, Ketchum, ID – 2025–present
Cottonwood Country Club Solo Exhibition, June–October 2025
Western Skies Fine Art, Afton, WY – 2023–present
135 Fine Art Show (Utah Art Market), November 2024
100th Annual Springville Statewide Show (Springville Museum of Art), 2024
Gallery25, Ogden, UT – 2020–2024
Member, Cowgirl Artists of America (CGA), 2023–present
Publications & Features
Cowgirl Artists of America’s Podcast, March 2026
Cover Artist, Southwest Art Magazine, August–September 2024 issue
Featured in “21 Under 31” annual spotlight, Southwest Art Magazine, 2024
Artist profile/feature, BOLD Journey Magazine, 2024
Cover Artist, HOMEGROWN issue 5, spring 2023
