Growing up in suburban Seattle, Collin Bogle enjoyed outdoor exercise and he loved art. In high school, he learned the concepts of techniques, composition and design from his father, Lee Bogle, a seasoned artist and teacher. Collin quickly caught on, adding unique perspectives and rich details to class assignments. He became known in high school as "the artist," and eventually took home the Award of Excellence in drawing and painting from graduation ceremonies. After a summer apprenticing for his father, he decided to make art his career.

Inspired by the beauty of nature, Collin does not limit himself to one subject or medium. From wildlife to floral, he uses pastels, colored pencils and airbrush to bring a sense of realism to his canvases. "I paint because I like to generate a feeling from an idea. The challenge for me is to paint so that others can share the same feeling."