Updated 02-11-07

Chris Langseth was inspired at an early age by his mother’s enthusiasm for art. Through her encouragement, he spent hours sketching while growing up. He began his formal art training at Central Missouri State University, graduated in 1973, then continued his education at the University of North Dakota where he obtained his master’s degree in 1976. Chris and his wife Sue, currently reside in Shawnee, Kansas.

Chris has been influenced by such artists as Steve Garner, Ray Craighead, Dan Burt and teachers, Brian Paulsen, Carl Dalio, and Edwin Ellis.

Today, Chris enjoys teaching art at Piper High School in Kansas City, Kansas where he has taught for 25 years. He finds great satisfaction in helping students develop skills and discover that they can create something worthwhile and meaningful with their own hands.

What inspires Chris’ work?  He reflects: “There are moments in life, as we scurry around with our busy schedules, when something we observe causes us to pause and quietly reflect. It may be something spectacular like a sunset, or a storm, or it may be as subtle as weathered wood or a puddle of water. In my paintings I have tried to create a sense of that quiet arresting moment.”

Chris primarily works with watercolors but likewise enjoys acrylics.  He also does digital graphic logo design and other projects and is available for commission work. ► View Digital Art

Sue Langseth, a North Dakota native, and her twin sister, grew up with parents who very much appreciated art. That environment influenced her to pursue a BFA degree in Visual Arts from the University of North Dakota. Originally, in past years, her focus  was printmaking; now, watercolor and fabric wall hangings have become her mediums of choice.

Sue has applied her art skills as publisher of a veteran’s magazine for the American Ex-Prisoners of War, a librarian at Olathe Public Library and Pembroke Hill School, and as an art teacher at Maranatha Academy.  Her work has been commissioned  for the science building at Mid America Nazarene University and the Olathe Public Library.

Many of Sue's paintings are available as blank note cards, individually and/or packaged sets, as well as prints matted to fit 8”x10” frames.

Those interested in commissioning either Chris or Sue,
or purchasing any of their works, should contact
them at ► crlangseth@aol.com

Visit their website at ► www.langsethart.com

Chris Langseth

    
Sue Langseth

 
Chris Langseth

Sue Langseth

 
Chris Langseth

  
Sue Langseth

Digital Graphic Design by Chris 
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