“ We have so many talented people right here . It ’ s a great place for the arts . I have so much fun in what I do . There are so many projects and sites to paint and other things I like to be involved in that sometimes it feels like there are not enough hours in the day to get them done .”
His wife , Carole , receives his praise for being the one who works behind the scenes to help him do what he does . They do shows all over the West , and she is the one who puts it all together . She is also his business manager , which frees him to do what he does best ― what he loves ― and that is to paint .
Montgomery has a passion for conservation and preserving outdoor wonders for kids and adults to enjoy .
“ Kids need more time playing in piles of dirt and being outside .” He would like to see everyone working to preserve places like the Dishman Hills for kids of all ages to have adventures . Recently , he did a project with the Latah Creek area . He says he wants to see it preserved so people can go there and enjoy it .
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