Gary Max Collins, landscape artist and abstract painter, was born and raised in Utah where he became well known for his aspen paintings and mountain scenes. He has made his living for the past 3 decades painting commission pieces for individuals and businesses across the country. He paints from his heart and loves to make people happy by creating their favorite place onto the canvas, to be remembered and treasured.

Gary spends his summers in Europe painting from dawn to dusk. His pieces of the villages and farmlands of France and Italy show his love for the country. He and his wife were married on the French Rivera.

His most recent book, "The Secrets to the Game of Golf & Life" features 50 paintings of golf scenes from around the world.

His fascination with the Utah desert counted him among one of the first to own a lot in Kayenta, where he and his wife have recently built their dream home.