Sally Vannoy grew up on a horse ranch in Montana and has ridden horses and had an affinity for animals since a young child.  Drawing has always been second nature to Vannoy.  Her paintings and drawings include horses, wildlife, and the natural landscape.  “I like to think of my paintings as a journal of my life.  I paint my actual experiences and adventures.  This brings a real connection to each painting. The stories and feelings from these experiences are reflected in each piece.”

A pivotal point in Vannoy’s life was when she moved to the Wind River Valley in Wyoming for five years for her husband’s career.  It was there that she met some of the country’s premiere western artists whom became mentors and friends.  They recognized her ambition, talent, and drawing ability and honed her painting skill. 

Vannoy designed and built her studio in the Flathead Valley in Northwest Montana.  The pristine setting of towering mountain ranges, rivers, and lakes and an abundance of wildlife provide endless inspiration for her work.  Glacier National Park is a short distance away and a place where she enjoys hiking, climbing, and painting en plein air.

Vannoy’s work can be found in private and corporate collections throughout the country.  Her work has been exhibited at Hockaday Museum of Art, the Briscoe Western Art Museum, C.M. Russell Museum, Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum and numerous galleries including Settler’s West, Coeur d’ Alene Galleries and A.Banks.  Her work has been featured in assorted national publications including Big Sky Journal, Art Of The West and Southwest Art. With Southwest Art magazine deeming her an artist to “buy now”.  Vannoy has won multiple awards ranging from Best Wildlife to Best Landscape with Best In Show- Patron’s Choice, being among her favoites.

Sticking to her Montana roots, Vannoy’s mission is to capture the authenticity of the western landscape.  Her work and reputation have grouped her among the countries top contemporary western artists.  Vannoy’s love and appreciation for animals and the environment are gracefully depicted in oil on linen.