TYLER ABSHIER
Statement
A resident of San Francisco, California, Tyler Abshier began his professional career painting the flat landscapes of his native Central Valley. Anchoring his compositions with the country roads that emphasized a strong sense of perspective, the artist hoped to capture the understated beauty that he felt the surrounding farmland possessed, allowing viewers to see it in a new, more favorable light. These paintings proved popular, and their success allowed him to improve his work and expand his range into new landscapes.
Today Tyler's paintings include landscapes, seascapes, and cityscapes from California and beyond, all executed in a sharp-edged, painterly style that he calls 'methodical impressionism.' In his free time, he also produces detailed pencil drawings in the same genres, both as standalone works and as illustrations for books. He exhibits regularly at galleries in Modesto, Pleasanton, and Sacramento, and with the Red Umbrellas artist group in San Francisco.
Curriculum Vitae
Education
2001 - 2004. Modesto Junior College. Modesto, CA.
2004 - 2007. CSU Stanislaus. Turlock, CA.
Solo Exhibitions
2011 - Native Soil: Landscapes of the Central Valley. Mary Stuart Rogers Memorial Building. CSU Stanislaus. Turlock, CA.
2014 - Back Roads. Studio Seven Arts. Pleasanton, CA.
Landscapes. The Chartreuse Muse Gallery & Art School. Modesto, CA.
2018 - Landscapes. Elliott Fouts Gallery. Sacramento, CA.
2019 - Landscapes. Elliott Fouts Gallery. Sacramento, CA.
2020 - The Lake Paintings. Elliott Fouts Gallery. Sacramento, CA.
2021 - Monterey to Big Sur. Elliott Fouts Gallery. Sacramento, CA.
2022 - Tyler Abshier: Images of Our State. Elliott Fouts Gallery. Sacramento, CA.
Group Exhibitions
2005 - People, Places, and Things. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2007 - TCAC Annual Spring Juried Art Show & Sale. Turlock City Hall. Turlock, CA.
Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2008 - Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
Three Free-for-all. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
Glitter, Glisten, Glow. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2009 - TCAC Annual Spring Juried Art Show & Sale. Turlock City Hall. Turlock, CA.
2010 - CSU Stanislaus Biennial Alumni Exhibition. University Art Gallery. CSU Stanislaus. Turlock, CA.
Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2011 - Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2012 - The Landscape: Featuring the Artwork of Rhett Regina Owings and Tyler Abshier. The Chartreuse Muse Gallery & Art School. Modesto, CA.
Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
CSU Stanislaus Biennial Alumni Exhibition. JayJay. Sacramento, CA.
Summer Splash Members' Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
Holiday Members' Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2013 - Fresh Works. Firehouse Arts Center - Harrington Gallery. Pleasanton, CA.
Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
TCAC Annual Spring Juried Art Show & Sale. Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock, CA.
Tyler Abshier & Linda Abbott. The Chartreuse Muse Gallery & Art School. Modesto, CA.
Local Scene: Tyler Abshier & Amy Leung. Studio Seven Arts. Pleasanton, CA.
2014 - Small Works. Studio Seven Arts. Pleasanton, CA.
Central California Art Showcase. Mistlin Gallery & Carnegie Arts Center. Modesto & Turlock, CA.
CSU Stanislaus Biennial Alumni Exhibition. Gallery Space on Main. Turlock, CA.
2015 - Central California Art Showcase. Mistlin Gallery & Carnegie Arts Center. Modesto & Turlock, CA.
2016 - Landscapes. The Chartreuse Muse Gallery and Art School. Modesto, CA.
2017 - Central California Art Showcase. Mistlin Gallery & Carnegie Arts Center. Modesto & Turlock, CA.
On Location: Featuring the Art of Tyler Abshier & Jonathan Troxler. The Chartreuse Muse Gallery & Art School. Modesto, CA.
2023 - Our Landscape through Their Eyes. The Chartreuse Muse Gallery & Art School. Modesto, CA.
The California Scene. Santa Paula Art Museum. Santa Paula, CA.
California Landscape Exhibition. Santa Cruz Art League. Santa Cruz, CA.
2024 - Small Things. TAG Gallery. Los Angeles, CA.
Awards
2007 - First Place in Graphics & Drawings. TCAC Annual Spring Juried Art Show & Sale. Turlock City Hall. Turlock, CA.
2008 - Second Place in Acrylics & Oils. Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2011 - Second Place in Acrylics & Oils. Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2012 - First Place in Acrylics & Oils. Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2013 - Honorable Mention in Acrylics & Oils. Spring Art Show. Mistlin Gallery, Modesto, CA.
Third Place in Oils & Acrylics. TCAC Annual Spring Juried Art Show & Sale. Carnegie Arts Center. Turlock, CA.
2014 - Award of Excellence. Central California Art Showcase. Mistlin Gallery. Modesto, CA.
2023 - Best of Show. The California Scene. Santa Paula Art Museum. Santa Paula, CA.
Publications
2010 - Inaugural Biennial Alumni Exhibition. Turlock, CA: CSU Stanislaus.
2012 - Second Biennial Alumni Exhibition. Turlock, CA: CSU Stanislaus.
2016 - Daniel, Noel. The Far Horizon: Tyler Abshier. Contentment Health & Lifestyle, Sep/Oct.