Waddell’s work can be seen at Gerald Peters Gallery, gpgallery.com, through Jan. 30, 2021.
The paintings reflect the influence of both of Waddell’s professions: University of Montana art professor and rancher. Born in Billings, Montana, and raised in nearby Laurel, Waddell won a scholarship to the Brooklyn Museum Art School in New York. He earned his MFA in painting and sculpture at Detroit’s Wayne State University.
Waddell’s career soared when he was invited to exhibit his work in the prestigious Corcoran Biennial 38th Survey of American Art in 1983. In 2004, the Bush White House honored him for his collection of paintings in various U.S. embassies. His work is currently on display in Nairobi, Kenya, and in Beijing, China.