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Artist's Bio



Ty attended the School Of The Art Institute Of Chicago, and graduated with a B.F.A. in 1970.
T
y Anderle's father, Arthur, being one of the top watercolor artists and wildlife illustrators of his time, was probably the catalyst that prompted Ty to begin his study of art. After graduation, Ty worked in the graphic arts as a designer and illustrator along with creating his own art which he would show whenever possible. Eventually, Ty was able to get representation for his artwork in the Sonia Zaks Gallery and Art Rental And Sales Gallery of the Art Institute both in Chicago. Upon moving to Tesuque, New Mexico in the mid-70's Ty got representation in the Elaine Horwitch Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico, the Leslie Levy Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona and the Von Grabil Fine Art Gallery in Sedona, Arizona.

Over the years, and several moves between Santa Fe and Chicago, Ty has had numerous solo exhibitions, including the SXC Gallery and the Contemporary Art Workshop Gallery in Chicago which won him two nominations for the inaugural Chicago Art Awards sponsored by the New Art Examiner in 1977. Also, Ty was one third of a three person show at the Clark/Benton Gallery in Santa Fe with the late T.C. Cannon.

Today, Ty's working studio is in La Cienega, New Mexico in the quiet confines of a 100 year old renovated stable. Among the galleries currently representing Ty Anderle are the The Art Center At The Fuller Lodge (Los Alamos, NM), the Johnson's Of Madrid Gallery (Madrid, NM) and the Copper Tree Gallery (Albuquerque, NM and Corrales, NM). One of the recent highlights of Ty's career has come with his inclusion in the "Trail of the Painted Ponies 2001" public art project here in New Mexico. Ty considers this quite an honor to have been invited to be a participating artist and to have his life-sized painted pony, "Anasazi Diaries", on display at the city hall of Santa Fe per request of Mayor Larry Delgado during the summer of 2001. "Anasazi Diaries" was also prominently featured in ESPN's 2001 pre-race Kentucky Derby special.

In 2003 Ty was again invited to paint two more ponies, one of which, "Dances With Hooves", became one of the top selling collectable miniatures in the Trail Of The Painted Ponies series sold nationally. It was recently retired after selling over 60,000 copies and now commands high prices on the collectors' market.

Today, Ty is working on new projects ranging from large game fish acrylic paintings on canvas featuring dramatic graphic effects to brightly colored canyonscapes. He is also still making wildly painted folk art furniture and objects made from recycled wood.

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