Michael Budden

Known for years as an award-winning wildlife artist, Michael Budden has shifted his interest to painting landscapes, seascapes, and still life with a focus on capturing light and design. Using a painterly approach, his subject matter ranges from his native state of New Jersey to observing and painting directly from nature whenever possible, and intense study of not only the deceased masters, but of his contemporaries as well. His paintings can be found in many collections, including three museums as well as his prints in hundreds of private collections nationally.

Now painting as an artist true to his inner spirit, Budden is again winning awards. He is a two-time winner of the Arthur T. Hill Memorial Award for the best landscape by an artist 45 years or younger at the prestigious New York City Salmagundi Club. His art can be found at many galleries and exhibitions nationally.

Budden has said, “Since changing my approach, I have put the fun back into painting. The subject matter does not really matter. I love trying to capture light using color and brushwork. My work grows with each new painting. The best is yet to come.”