Brian Busch was born in Winfield, Illinois in 1970. His earliest artistic influence came from trying to out draw his two older brothers. Encouraged by his parents, Brian’s initial studies began in High School, taking summer classes at the School of The Art Institute of Chicago continuing into studies with Irving Shapiro and Bill Parks at the American Academy of Art in Chicago. Working solely from the live model at the Academy, Brian fell in love with all the emotion and drama that can be expressed with the human form. Brian finds inspiration in the ordinary things around us, whether it be a still life, landscape or farm animal.  Brian makes no attempt to glorify his subjects, but to treat them with honesty and respect.  Brian resides with his wife, Kathie in West Chicago, Il.

Solo Exhibitions
2006
Wildrose Springs Gallery, “The World About Us” Wayne, IL
2004
Café Selmarie, Chicago, IL The Gallery at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, “A Day At The Racetrack” Chicago, IL 2003
The Gallery at Holy Covenant United Methodist Church, “New Paintings” Chicago, IL

Group Exhibitions
2007
Wildrose Springs Gallery, “Looking Forward, Looking Back
2006
McCord Gallery, Pastel Invitational, Paolos Park, IL
2005
Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival, Chicago, IL
2004
Sulzen Fine Art Studio “ Artoberfest” Chicago, Il
Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival, Chicago, IL
Cath Inc. Indianapolis, IN
West Chicago City Museum, “Portrait Exhibition” West Chicago, IL
Sulzen Fine Arts Studios, Chicago, IL
2003
Sulzen Fine Art Studios, “Artoberfest” Chicago, IL
Around the Coyote Fall Arts Festival, Chicago, IL
The Anti Cruelty Societies “3rd Annual Animals in Art Exhibition” Chicago, IL
Taufkirchen City Hall Art Exhibition, Germany
Sulzen Fine Art Studios, Chicago, IL
2002
Bernardo Marigmen Gallery, Waukegan, IL

Education
The American Academy of Art, 1988-1991
Rhode Island School of Design, 1989
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago, 1985-1987