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Colt Idol  (b.1992)  -  The new face of the old west

"A time that no longer exists merging with a time that is dynamic in its use of color, form, texture, space, and light. ‘The West’ as we know it from history no longer exists, but ‘the West’ in this new age allows an opportunity to bring old and new to life. Whether landscape, wildlife or western, my work is emotionally charged through fearless color, tenacious light, and a divergence in contrast. My artistic endeavors are inspired by the history that’s right behind us, and the cultures of our ancestors that lived on the very land we live today. My artistic expression lies in highlighting a timeless, symbolic, and ambient West of old, to this new daring and vibrant era in which we live today." -Colt Idol

Colt Idol was born in Bigfork, Montana.  He was raised there until he moved to Whitefish, Montana just before high school.  Most of his early years were spent outdoors hiking, fishing and camping.  In high school his life shifted to sports, primarily basketball and track and field. Colt was all-state three years in a row for both basketball and track.  He was a state champion high jumper and holds every scoring record for basketball in Whitefish, Montana.  In 2009 Colt was committed to playing basketball for the Montana State Bobcats but before the season started he tore his ACL.  After numerous surgeries he decided enough was enough and turned his focus to his art.  Colt spent his days at home painting with his Dad, Dick Idol, a well known personality in the outdoor and hunting world, as well as a painter and sculptor.

Colt progressed quickly and from August of 2011 has been represented in galleries in Montana, including "Dick Idol Signature Gallery" in Whitefish, Montana.  We have previously shown Colt's work in our Miniatures by the Lake Show. Colt also has been featured in Southwest Art as one of the Top 21 Under 30, Western Art Collector, and is a crowd favorite at the annual C.M. Russell Auction.
"Making Haste" by Colt Idol 36x48 inches; oil $9,000
"Moment of Passion" by Colt Idol 40x20 inches; oil $5,200
"Endearment" by Colt Idol 30 x 54 inches; oil $9,000
"An Evening on Koocanusa" by Colt Idol 30 x 20 inches; oil $3,650 SOLD
Colt Idol "Dominion" 12x12 inches oil $1,300-SOLD
Colt Idol "Quiet Night" 8x10 inches oil $850 SOLD
"Easy Morning" by Colt Idol 36x60 inches; oil $11,500-SOLD
"Fall Passage" by Colt Idol 30x54 inches; oil $8,300-SOLD
"Winter's Shadows" by Colt Idol 16x20 inches; oil $2,350-SOLD
Colt Idol "Prairie Twilight" 30x60 inches; oil $10,500-SOLD
Colt Idol "Twilight Horse Camp" 36x48 inches, Oil $8,600
Colt Idol "Hidden Meadow" 16x32 inches; oil SOLD
Colt Idol "One For The Books" 30x24 inches, Oil $3,950
Colt Idol "Quiet Waters" 36x60 inches, Oil $10,900 - SOLD
Colt Idol "Western Romance" 32x40 inches, Oil $7,650 - SOLD
Colt Idol "Slight Chance of Rain" 20x60 inches, Oil $7,500 - SOLD
Colt Idol "Rose Crossing" 72x60 inches, Oil $23,500 SOLD
Colt Idol "The Violet Hour" 10x8 inches, Oil -SOLD
Colt Idol "Blue Hour" 14 inch x 11 inch $1,100-SOLD
Colt Idol "The Crimson Hour" 10x8 inches, Oil $925 SOLD
Colt Idol "Crimson Bloom" 40 x 50 inches Oil - SOLD
Colt Idol "Watching the Clouds" 24x18 inches; Oil - SOLD
Colt Idol "Along the North Fork" Oil - SOLD
Colt Idol "Fresh Light" 8x10 inches; Oil - SOLD
"At Valley's Boundaries" 20 x 40 inches; Oil -SOLD
Colt Idol "Stormchaser" 11x14 inches; Oil - SOLD
Colt Idol "Fearless" 24x18 inches; Oil - SOLD
Colt Idol "Evening Water" 24x30 inches; Oil - SOLD
Colt Idol "Last Light Guardians" 20x36 inches; Oil - SOLD
"Approaching Dusk" 10 x 20 inches; Oil - SOLD
Coeur d'Alene Galleries
213 Sherman Avenue
Coeur d'Alene, ID  83814
(208) 667-7732
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Tuesday - Frid
ay:  10am - 5pm
Saturday: 10am - 6pm
Sunday & Monday:  By Appointment
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