“True art must stir the heart and reach deep into the soul of the viewer if it is going to last. Emotions make art ‘live’. I judge everything first with my mind and then give it the fina
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Andrew Peters’ paintings are the result of a life spent in nature. Growing up in Council Bluffs, Iowa, he was usually hunting and fishing with his father in the Missou
“I’ve always been fascinated by the rugged places of the American West… the wildlife, the landscape, and the men who chose to make a life there. Cowboys, mountain men and explorers – great se
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Peter Corbin is primarily known for sporting art landscapes, merging the natural wonders and elegant drama of the sporting life with the realm of fine art. Hi
A cheetah lies againsts a rock, painted in watercolor by Alison Nicholls
Botswana and Zimbabwe were my home for a number of years and although I have traveled extensively throughout my life, Africa
Painter Daniel Smith, who is equal parts hermit, aesthete, and explorer of the outback, has never thought of himself as being a visual provocateur.
Who could have thought that classical wildlife a
Richard Evett Bishop (1887-1975) was an etcher and painter of wildlife subjects, particularly ducks and geese. He also etched a number of Christmas cards which are now in the collection of the Na
In addition to his native Georgia, the entire Eastern coast has provided John Wilson with a teeming abundance of wildlife and natural settings which he portrays in his paintings.
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Painting for me is a celebration of beauty and creation.
The work is a spiritual discipline and the making of art a
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Terry Miller
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Terry Miller was born in Iowa, spent his school years in
Born in Minneapolis in 1952, Bruce Miller showed signs of artistic talent at an early age, Given a set of acrylic paints for seventh grade art class, he painted exclusively with acrylics until 199
In February of 2002, Dustin Van Wechel left a successful 8-year career in the advertising industry to pursue his life-long passion, fine art, full-time.
Since then, Dustin has ear
Ed’s paintings are a celebration of wildlife in all forms. With a palette filled with the colors in nature, Ed paints his love and respect for the co-inhabitants of our world. With his great pat
As a native of the West, Kyle Sims’ love of the vast landscapes and the array of animals inhabiting them came naturally. Early exposure to wildlife has made Sims feel at home in the wild among the
One of the wonderful privileges I enjoy as an artist is the ability to create my world. By sharing that world with others, I can bring to them an awareness of the joy and wonder I derive from the re
“Hardie paints the way fisherman and hunters see, with a well-drawn realism that’s soft and impressionistic at the edge but hard and clear at the center where the action is. Eldridge Hardie is a
He began casting bronze sculptures in 1980. Initially, he concentrated on bird life, over the years he has worked on sporting dogs and other mammals. In 1987 he began a series of large fountain and g
Richard Clifton was born in Delaware in 1961. He lives on a historic family farm adjoining the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, where he is surrounded by inspiration for his art. He is a self-
Here you’ll find an array of sporting art, including paintings of fly-fishing and hunting adventures. Located in Michigan, I am a self-taught artist, with a preferred medium of acrylic paints. U
Peggy Watkins is a professional sporting and wildlife artist residing in Charleston, South Carolina. Her representational oil paintings can be found in collections across the U.S.
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A love of the outdoors, nature, and hunting led Brent to painting what he loves most, wildlife. His countless experiences in the mountains, at a young age as well as the present, have contributed
The Pencil is the most versatile instrument an artist can hold. It is also the most personal, the most intimate, the most self-revealing. A Pencil drawing is also more deliberate: the unconscious
Luther Kelly Hall is an internationally featured sporting artist. His paintings and illustrations have been featured in sporting publications, galleries and collections throughout the US, Canada and
Dave LaMure Jr. lives in the Magic Valley of Idaho where the Great Basin meets the southern cliffs of the Snake River. Dave has worked with clay since he was twelve years old. Since that time, he
While playing professional golf I started paying more attention to the creatures on the golf course than the shot at hand. I knew my life was headed in a new direction. My passion for animals and
Jan Martin McGuire is known as an artist and naturalist who paints nature’s diversity. Born in the foothills of the Rockies in Colorado she developed an early love of the out of doors. As
By the early 1980’s I was on my own living in Tucson and working the standard 8-5 job which turned out to be very beneficial to an art career I wouldn’t start until 2000. For about 20 years, I
The success Pat Matthews has enjoyed since he became a full time artist 13 years ago is no longer a secret. Pat’s record of selling just about everything he has painted to an increasingly
As an avid outdoorsman Brent can often be found in standing in one of the local rivers with a fly rod in his hand or on the oars of his driftboat. The close proximity to some amazing blue ribbon
Louise is fortunate to be living her dream with her husband, Chris, near the small town of Guffey, Colorado. She spends her time walking the Great Danes, horse riding, spoiling her five cats, milkin
From a distance, Gene Mlekoday’s (Mel-ek-oday) finely rendered images of nature show a studied sensitivity to both subject and setting—Canada geese pause serenely in a glassy pool, wary wolves
An award winning oil painter, Janeice Linden has been painting original fine art for more than 25 years. She has enjoyed success with a variety of mediums iincludingoil, graphite, charcoal, and
Being an avid lover of the outdoors and a self taught artist has combined to create a great career as a Wildlife Artist for Broderick Crawford.
Broderick was born and raised in the small southern
Thirteen years ago, three artists opened this gallery space with a view of the National Elk Refuge. Since then, the gallery has grown in ways we could have never predicted. Although our name has chan
Grandson of two painters and the son of another, Galen Mercer was born in 1962 in Toronto, Ontario. Painting professionally since his late teens, after graduating from fine arts school Thornton Ha
Born in the UK, Matthew now lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with his artist wife, Julia Rogers and son Patrick. Studied wildlife art at Dyfed College of Art; catapulted into the British art sc
For many years David Jackson was both a professional artist and high school teacher, but he retired from teaching and became a full-time artist. He works from a studio that has a spectacular view
”To me, as an artist, producing a good painting is about exploring all the different facets of composition, colour and technique and not just reproducing an image in a photorealistic w
Specializing in Western, wildlife, sporting art and landscapes, sculpture and paintings by todays leading artists with a few items by deceased historical artists all in personal inventory.
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David Morgan
Landscape Artist
Original oil paintings
(b.1947) Southampton, England
David Morgan trained at the Southampton College of Art and Design. Upon completion of his studies, h
My first recollection of being interested in “Art” was when I was about 5 years old. I remember in pre-school always drawing E.T. and the Miami Dolphins logo, the desire to draw water creatures
Roland H. Clark was an artist, author, and sportsman who was particularly well known for his etchings of game birds, such as ducks, geese, woodcock, and quail. He was the son of Henry Walker and F
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“Painting is my response to the things I have seen or experienced, particularly in the natural world. As a kid, most of my drawings and paintings were derived from nature, espe
My paintings represent living, breathing creatures that feel pain, care for and protect their families, and make survival decisions every day of their lives. It’s not just a “pretty picture,
Patricia Pépin
Born in 1964, Patricia Pépin spent her first years in Bromont. As a child she loved to roam in the woods and fields, observing the wilderness and drawing her many findings.
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Lindsay Scott’s background as an illustrator, botanical researcher and biologist have served her well in conveying the drama and spirit of wildlife, both African and North American. A native of
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“For as long as I can remember, I have always had a special fascination with nature” says Art LaMay. “To know that I have captured the subject of the scene as it really is i
Jim Turgeon, like many of today’s top artists, began his career in the illustration and design field. After 24 years as a commercial artist, Jim’s enthusiasm for the outdoors has led him t
In 1987, his work was chosen as the illustration for the official NC Zoo poster.[3] In 1992, the United States Post Office issued a series of first-class postage stamps portraying five differen
” My paintings reflect nature through my eyes….
the delicate balance between Everyday Life, the conservation of future
wildlife, and the hunting heritage I will pass on
to future generati
Debra’s passion for art began with a love for horses and the culture of the American West. From age nine she immersed herself in the creative process of drawing, then painting the subjects she l
As a contemporary impressionist painter and lifelong nature enthusiast, Christine Lashley gathers most of her ideas by painting outdoors. The art she creates on location or in the studio is about tim
Glued to a small television screen, as close as my parents would allow without risking blindness, I was completely transfixed by the images brought into my home courtesy of Mutual of Omaha, narrated
Judy Fairley taught pastel through Walla Walla Community College and has been an active member of the valley art center in Clarkston, WA for over 40 years. She grew up in Clarkston, where she and
Heiner embraces the visual arts in many different forms, may it be colorful oil paintings, sensitive watercolors or pastels, monumental bronze or wood sculptures and even jewelry. Heiner puts all his
In his fine art paintings, there is no doubt that Adriano Manocchia is fascinated by water. His landscapes often become waterscapes, their focal point, an ever-changing fluid mass portraying many
Blurring the lines between the boundaries of our work, life, and faith is the sublime accomplishment, helping nurture a life full of meaningful being and doing. Artist David Ireland suggested,
“I respect Dan’s work,” says renowned Western and figurative painter Howard Terpning, who owns an original Smith interpretation of a polar bear. “I think that he carries his wildlife beyo
North American wildlife such as deer, elk, grizzlies, fox, and mountain lions are some of his favorite subjects to paint. Pat also enjoys painting song birds, turkeys, pheasants, ducks and o
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Kenyan born, Peter Blackwell has been intrigued by Africa’s environments and exceptional diversity all his life. Raised on a remote farm in Northern Kenya, the African bush was Peter
Everyone enjoys nature in their own unique way, but why am I so captivated to the point where I want to paint it? Perhaps it is how unique everything is down to the tiniest details. Maybe it is
Carolyn Mock has been painting wildlife for many years. Her work can be seen in private collections throughout the world. As she paints, She continues to win awards and gain recognition. Carolyn h
H.C. Zachry is chairman of Zachry Associates, an Abilene/Dallas advertising, research and fund raising company. He is also chairman of , a state-wide magazine and directory publishing and conferenc
For over 25 years now, Edward Aldrich has constantly strived to create art that speaks to the wonder of the natural world as well as the sheer pleasure of painting. Aldrich is dedicated to reaching b
Bonnie Marris has taken an unusual path into art: she developed her talent by portraying animals “from the inside out.” While she was a student at Michigan State University, Bonnie illustrated
Suzie was a professional diver for over 30 years. As a Diving Instructor Trainer, Suzie traveled around the world, as the first woman to teach diving, and license instructors. While working for the C
Patricia A Griffin’s vibrant compositions are a contemporary manifestation of humanity’s earliest muse. Her oil paintings of animals on linen, burn slowly as they stir the mind into daydreams of
Kathleen Dunphy’s rapid success in the competitive art world was predicted when American Artist Magazine recognized her as one of the Top Ten Emerging Artists in 1998, just 2 years after she had
“A successful painting, to me, represents nature’s truth filtered through the artist”
Born in Great Falls, MT in 1973, Josh Elliott and his family now live in Helena. Elliott draws his insp
A current test chart hangs above the acid tray for reference. A five-second exposure creates a faintly perceptible gray tone when printed. A 20-minute exposure is a deep black. “I can achieve a w
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There are two criteria for a painting that Anne Peyton places in each of her finished pieces: One is that the final image shows respect for the subject; the second is that viewers can
