Growing up in suburban Seattle, Collin Bogle enjoyed fishing, rollerblading and peddling up and down the hills of Seattle on his mountain bike. Like other adolescents, Bogle had no idea what life had in store for him. What he did know was that he loved art.

In high school, he learned the concepts of technique, composition and design from his father, a seasoned artist and teacher. It was in his father's class that Bogle discovered his abilities surpassed those of his peers. While other students struggled to learn the basics, Bogle quickly caught on, adding unique perspectives and rich details to class assignments. He became known in high school as "the artist," and eventually took home the Award of Excellence in drawing and painting from graduation ceremonies. He spent the next summer working as an apprentice for his father. Bogle refined his skills and set forth in his own artistic direction. His ability to capture detail soon became a signature for his work. Bogle's paintings are not limited to any one subject or medium. From florals to wildlife, Bogle uses pastels, colored pencils, watercolor and acrylics.

Inspired by the beauty of nature, Bogle uses his talent of depicting light to bring his canvases to life. "Light plays a major role in my work," comments the artist. "An abundance of light and shadows creates a playground for me. It allows the painting to take on a life of its own."

All artwork © Collin Bogle