Inspired by the style and palette of American Impressionists, Clyde Aspevig's landscapes are of the Western plains and the Rocky Mountains.  Spring Melt (1988) exemplifies his interest in recreating detailed observations of shadows and fleeting moments of light.  He uses small, brightly colored dabs of paint and brush strokes without the constraints of firm borders or outlines, typical of Impressionism.

Born near Rudyard, Montana, Aspevig graduated from Eastern Montana College in 1976.  His works are included in the collections of the Pioneer Museum of Corning, New York, Montana's Museum of the Rockies and Montana Historical Society, and the Pioneer Museum of Colorado.  Aspevig is the recipient of numerous awards and honors, including the 1994 Gold Medal in Oil at the National Academy of Western Art.