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Welcome to the western art of Ted Sorensen. Ted could be defined specifically as a Southwestern Artist, primarily choosing to paint Native Americans, although his work occasionally depicts wildlife, and the working cowboy. Turning professional just a few years ago, his art is becoming a favorite of many western art collectors.
Growing up in a ranching and farming family, Ted spent most of his youth working cattle and horses in Central Utah. For twenty five years his father and later his older brother contracted as range riders for a local cattle association. When not in school, he spent most of his time in the high country helping the family manage the summer range and bringing the cattle home in the fall. During those formative years, he had ample opportunity to observe the intricate details of plants, wildlife, livestock, and the western way of life.
Although he has always had an interest in art, for the first thirty plus years of his working career, little time seemed available to pursue the craft. His second career, as an artist began in earnest only a few years ago while living and working on the White Mountain Apache Indian reservation.
Drawing inspiration from his life long closeness with nature, his experience working cattle and horses, and his interest in the history and culture of Native Americans, Ted paints as often as possible. Self taught and still learning, Ted has been greatly influenced by the work of talented artists such as Tim Cox, James Bama , and Howard Terpning.
