Voices of Experience - Michael Albrechtsen

Campfires and Fishing Rods 12 x 24” Oil

“I paint in oil because I like the rich colors and how forgiving it is. I love the way the light affects things.”

Born in Bountiful, Utah, at the foot of the Wasatch Mountains, Michael Albrechtsen developed a strong interest and connection with the out-of-doors at an early age. Today, you can still see that connection with nature in his paintings.

Did you grow up in an environment supportive of creativity and art-making? Is there a history of artists and creativity in your family? Did the inspiration of the Utah landscape begin your interest in art?

We have looked back in the history of my family, and it looks like I am the first one to really take up art in any of its forms. My family saw that I had a passion for drawing, so they always encouraged me to draw. All of my brothers and my father are engineers, so I fell off the truck somewhere. One thing we all have in common is a love for the outdoors. I knew I wanted …