Meet the Artist

Mike Kopriva

For the past fifty years I have had painting and sculpture as my passion.  I was fortunate to have Bill McRann as my high school art instructor for four years.  After my my first of two trips to Europe, at 17, I was sure I wanted to be an artist.  With encouragement from family and friends I studied art at NWC and received my AA.  At the University of Wyoming I received a BFA and Masters of Fine Arts.  While at the University I learned how to carve stone and work with steel.

My approach is traditional realism with many of my paintings begun on location and finished in my studio.  Some of my favorite subjects are scenes around our area in northwest Wyoming.  I have supported myself over the years doing many commissions for people and companies.   Doing that type of art forces one to be versatile.  I want to thank all of the folks who have taken an interest in my art over the many years.