About Kaye Burian
As a long-time outdoor enthusiast and part-owner of Lazy 77 Ranch, North Dakota artist Kaye Burian has all of the inspiration she needs right outside of her studio window. She has an appreciation of her natural surroundings as well as the wildlife, cattle, and horses who inhabit them. She feels that one can only paint what on appreciates and knows.
Kaye is grateful to everyone who invites her to their western activities or to tour the surrounding country beside studying her own. “It further enhances my knowledge and appreciation of the cowboy way of life,” said Kaye. Many times she has drawn from her rodeo and ranching background to give her paintings an authentic and realistic look.
Kaye is an accomplished artist with a bachelor of science degree in art and elementary education from Dickinson State University. She taught art in local schools for six years before turning to painting full-time.
Kaye is a long time member of the American Quarter Horse Association and has always ridden an American Quarter Horse whether showing or participating in rodeo. Kaye was honored with the 2013 America’s Horse in Art, Steel Dust Award. Her work has been featured in America’s Horse, Southwest Art and Western Art Collector.
Kaye works primarily in oils on canvas. Her subject matter relates to her surroundings emphasizing the animals and scenes within them.
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Induction into Capital Gallery Icons
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Commission gift with buffalo painting on wine bottle to Otjiwarongo, Namibia, Africa.
Kaye’s Accomplishments
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Exhibitions
Solo “A Brush With the West,” Bismarck Art & Galleries Association, Bismarck, ND — 2011
America’s Horse in Art, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Musseum, Amarillo, TX — 2013 - Present
Three person show, “Dakota Perspectives,” The capital Gallery, Bismarck, ND — 2018
Cheyenne Frontier Days Western Art Show and Sale, Cheyenne, Wy — 2013-2018
Windows to the West Art Show & Sale, Estes Park, CO — 2015-2017
Legacy Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ — 2006-2011
Scottsdale Salon of Fine Art, National Juried Sale & Exhibition, Legacy, Gallery, Scottsdale, AZ - 2011
Peppertree Art Show, Santa Unez, CA —2005-Close
Montana Trails Gallery, Bozeman, MT — 2005-2010
Texas Art Gallery - Price set Auction, Dallas, TX — 2006
Western Heritage Artists Show, Great Falls, MT — 2001-2005
International Roughrider Art Show, Williston, ND — 2001-2005
JMoore Gallery, Bigfork, MT — 2001-2005
Two person show w/ Don Begg at Studio West, Ltd, Cochrane, Alberta Canada — 2003
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Commissions
Painting and poster commemorating the 100 year celebration, Killdeer, ND — 2016
Budweiser Clydesdales painting for Budweiser Building, Bismarck, ND — 2015
Official Lewis and Clark painting and print for Williston Convention and Visitors Bureau, Williston, ND — 2005
Painting for permanent collection in North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame (Ranching Division), Medora, ND
Painting and poster for Mandan, ND Rodeo featuring — Alvin Nelson, World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider, 2004; Brad Gjermundson, 4X World Champion Saddle Bronc Rider, 2005; Wayne Herman, World Champion Bareback Rider, 2006; Little Yellow Jacket, PBR World Champion Bucking Bull, 2007.
American Red Angus Association official 50th Anniversary painting & print, Denton, TX — 2004
North Dakota Stockmen’s Association 75th Anniversary painting and print, Bismarck, ND — 2004
National Babe Ruth Baseball World Series (13-15) painting and print, Williston, ND — 2003
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Honors
Induction into The Capital Gallery Icons — 2022
Painting selected for the Art Gala 2 & 3, The Capital Gallery, Bismarck, ND — 2018-2019
Painting on the Campbell County Wyoming directory cover, 2020-2021
North Dakota Council on the Arts exhibition celebrating 50th Anniversary, Bismarck, ND — 2016
Featured in “Inspired Women” publication, ND — 2018
“Steel Dust Award” for outstanding art featuring the American Quarter Horse, America’s Horse in Art, American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum, Amarillo, TX— 2013
Painting on the cover of “America’s Horse” publication and featured artist, AQHA, Amarillo, TX — 2013
Painting selected for traveling exhibition in four state area for the Lewis and Clark Exhibition — 2003-2006
North Dakota Cowboy Hall of Fame People’s Choice Award — 2006
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Education
Kaye graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Art and Elementary Education from Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND. After teaching for six years Kaye turned to painting full time at her studio on their ranch, Lazy 77 Ranch near Manning, ND, where they raise black angus cattle.
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Representation
Kaye’s art is currently represented by The Capital Gallery, Bismarck, ND and The Capital Gallery West, Medora, ND. Also you can view it at Hang With Marci and David, in Bismarck, ND. This is a new outlet that sells art on an invited basis.