Born and raised in the stunning natural surroundings of Salt Lake City, Chase McCleary has spent a lifetime immersed in the beauty of the Intermountain West. A graduate of the University of Utah, Chase earned a bachelor's degree in fine art, dedicating her studies to the interplay of color, form, and texture found in the diverse array of birds, plants, and breathtaking natural landscapes of Utah's deserts.

"Nature is my muse, and I humbly try to capture its beauty on canvas. As a Utah native and artist, I have been enchanted by the beauty of this state my whole life. Every time I venture into the desert, or explore mountain trails I see amazing landscapes and wildlife that inspire me."

-Shore Birds by Chase McCleary

Chase passionately teaches art classes in her studio and has dedicated over twenty years as an adjunct professor at Salt Lake Community College, inspiring creativity and artistic expression in the next generation of artists. Her passion for education reflects her deep belief in the power of art to connect people with nature and one another.