Meet Fawn Brown

We had the good fortune of connecting with Fawn Brown and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Fawn, what are you inspired by?
I’m inspired heavily by fleeting moments in nature. When I was young my family would go camping in the mountains every year. They’d give me a disposable camera, and I’d go all over the place taking pictures of streams, rocks, and little animals. Although it’s been a while since then, I’d definitely say that those experiences have shaped my outlook on life and reverence for wildlands.

I take inspiration from the natural sciences as well. I had a solo show in 2024 that utilized dirt and crushed rock to make art instead of traditional watercolors. That required a bit of research into what conditions produce certain colors in the soil. I also have an ongoing series exploring National Park habitats and wildlife. I love seeing art and science intersect.

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
I started painting landscapes back in 2021 to find some peace in all the chaos. I had always been an artist, but I was in school for psychology and was only painting in my spare time. After graduating I entered a few exhibits before applying for my first gallery (RTown) and from there things have only grown. I now have art in two galleries (RTown Gallery, and WYLD Gallery), and have exhibited work around the U.S. The most prestigious show I’ve had the honor of joining was the 54th Annual Trail of Tears Show in Tahlequah.

Not having a degree in anything art or business related, there was a lot I didn’t know going into things. I had no clue how to wire a frame, what a curriculum vitae was or how to format a portfolio. I had to ask a lot of questions at first, but over time I’ve become more knowledgeable and confident with how my work fits into this industry.

In the years since I started painting landscapes my work has extended to include wildlife and even Cherokee folklore as I am a tribal citizen of the Cherokee Nation. My art has more purpose as well, I’m a part of an initiative called Art for our Parks; a community of artists that pledge a portion of the proceeds from their work to fund local, regional, and national park and wildlife organizations. I’m really looking forward to getting more involved with them as the initiative grows and to find unique ways to give back to our DFW communities.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Main Street Grapevine and the Fort Worth Stockyards are always big hits, but personally I love taking people to Oak Street in Roanoke. There are lots of great places to eat as Roanoke is the unique dining capital of Texas. I’m a fan of Babe’s Chicken, and you can find the original restaurant there. There’s also a town museum, several beautiful murals for photo opportunities and a few places to shop. The area is laid back and about a 20-minute drive from Denton if you want to hit Denton Square to visit the Old Opera House, courthouse or do a little more shopping.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Oh, there’s truly so many people I could thank. Of course, I appreciate my family and friends for being supportive of me, my husband for pushing me to pursue my dreams and countless peers and teachers who have given me feedback along the way.

To be specific I’d like to thank Rachel Townsend for believing in my work and introducing me to the gallery world back in 2023. Being a part of RTown Gallery really changed the trajectory of my career. And I’d like to thank Hunter Connor for giving me the pep talks I’ve needed to take the leap on certain opportunities.

Website: https://www.fawnbrownart.com/

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