"God made the heavens and the earth. I want to make great art." Vaughn

Vaughn Engman is an American artist who works primarily in acrylics on canvas. He attended college in Colorado and Oklahoma from 1988 to 1991 studying fine arts and design before spending a life changing summer in Alaska working in fisheries and photographing the Last Frontier. After experiencing the independent lifestyle prevalent in Alaska he returned to his home state of Massachusetts where he married his wife Nicole. The influence of Alaskan Inuit art began at this point, but feeling stagnant with their 4 young children on the east coast he and his family made several moves around the United States and Virgin Islands which created a painting style influenced by tribal and native imagery. Simple, symbolic and spiritual are the words that describe what inspires Vaughn to paint and create with purpose. The clashing of cold mountains, desert, and hot tropics allowed him to see and feel the varied global colors, temperatures and cultures. Inuit, tribal, and tropical art styles all find their way into Vaughn's work as an artist.

In describing my work, I aim to capture the essence of reality. I find inspiration in tangible elements like buildings, landscapes, and people, acknowledging the depth of our subconscious, which remains an enigma.

My creative process starts with thoughts, which I then transform into visual expressions, often exploring subjects never intended for visual scrutiny. I believe our surroundings offer endless interpretations, and I aspire to share my perspectives with those interested.

I was born in Connecticut but moved to Massachusetts at the age of five. I have two sisters, one just a year younger, and the other separated by a significant 12-year gap. My childhood was defined by a love for mystery books and drawing.

My passion lies in the elegance of simple lines conveying complex ideas, although achieving simplicity and minimalism is an ongoing challenge that I wholeheartedly embrace.