Bryan Koontz lives in the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. Introduced to painting by his grandmother at an early age, he has worked in the creative arts for most of his adult life. Bryan attended Appalachian State University and graduated with a BS degree in Commercial Design and worked in the printing and graphic design industry for many years. He has worked on numerous graphic design projects, various commercial and book illustrations, and private painting commissions. Currently a freelance graphic designer, illustrator and fine artist, he works out of his home studio Shepherd's Mountain. Taking inspiration from the scenic landscape around him, he can be often found outdoors working on plein air studies, drawings, and paintings in hopes of capturing a little of the essence of the truth, beauty and goodness found in our God's incredible creation
