While furthering his education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, J.P. was exposed to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Its streams, mountains and wildlife greatly contributed to making college life a memorable experience. At Appalachian, J.P. studied graphic design, a discipline that has brought balance, form and attention to detail to his paintings. J.P. also took studio classes including illustration and photography that would help lay a solid foundation for his work in wildlife art.

J.P.’s professional artistic career began when he ventured to New York City after graduating from Appalachian. Living in the Big Apple, J.P. worked as a graphic designer/illustrator learning to handle tight deadlines and long hours. Amid the hustle and bustle of city life, he spent much of his free time in Central Park to satisfy his longing for wide-open spaces. Through its welcome expanses of trees and grass, as well as the zoo and the American Museum of Natural History, the park served as his sanctuary for nature. Restless for new experiences, J.P. later moved to Austin, Texas. Life in the Lone Star state gave him the opportunity to explore a vast variety of unfamiliar landscapes and wildlife.

But as the old saying goes, "there’s no place like home". J.P. eventually returned to North Carolina and currently lives in Raleigh with his wife Mary, who is his most avid fan. Whether going on trips or exploring local parks, he is always thinking of a concept for a blank canvas that needs some paint. J.P. believes his talent and passion for art will help him make a difference in this world. So far to his credit as a wildlife artist, J.P. has won the Nevada and Michigan Duck Stamp Competitions along with being names Idaho's Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print of the Year. You can see J.P. most current artwork on his website at www.jpedwardsart.com

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One of eight children, Poulos was born and raised in Midland, Michigan. Lorna raised her sons, Tyson and Gabe, in nearby Sanford where, for several years, the family lived on Sanford Lake with its year-around wealth of wildlife. The family built very creative blinds, for land and water, from which she could ‘capture’ her subjects.
A self-taught artist, Poulos uses her own photography as the basis for her wildlife and landscapes. Her photography takes her from her own backyard to other states, often while visiting her siblings and their children. One of her favorite new places to photograph is Montana, where her eldest son Ty is a fly fishing instructor and guide. Her youngest son Gabe takes her touring by boat on Michigan’s many lakes and rivers. Poulos and her husband, Glenn visit many spots in Michigan during the wildlife migration seasons, and they both spend hours photographing all that Michigan has to offer............which is quite amazing!
Poulos also works full time at her business, Lasting Lines, applying permanent facial make-up. She also works with cancer survivors, creating the final touches to mastectomy reconstructions for women and men, work referred to her by local surgeons. Poulos calls it another aspect of her art.
Besides painting, Poulos also sculpts, using papier mache clay to create interesting characters, often working on them in the early hours of the morning and weekends.
With her love of art and the support of her family and friends, Poulos aspires to pursue her art full time in the future.
For more information please visit www.poulosstudios.com and www.lornapoulos.com

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Extensively known for his realistic approach, exactness for detail and for the actual essence of life, Dietmar captures the very heart of wildlife art.

His works are include in many private collections across the country and he has exhibited in such prestigious shows as the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Show, the Smithsonian Institute, the National Wildlife Art Exhibit in Kansas City, the Wildlife Festival in Tulsa, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, and the Waterfowl Festival in Easton.

He was also chosen to design the 1985-86 Waterfowl Habitat Stamp / Print for the Michigan Duck Hunters Association.

Dietmar has taken the winning design in the Michigan Duck Stamp Competition 1981, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2003, and 2008.

For more information, you can contact Dietmar at:

Wilderness Art, 8559W 2nd Street, Manistique, Michigan 49854, (906) 341-5263

WWW.WILDERNESSART.COM

Email: dkrumrey@chartermi.net

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Lawrence has exhibited in many group and one-man shows, including the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum's "Birds in Art" and "Wildlife: The artist's View" shows. From these shows, his work has been chosen several times for their national tour. His art has also appeared as covers, illustrations and features in many outdoor magazines. Three sets of limited edition collector plates also feature his work. He is also an active instructor for artists' workshops. An instructional book "Painting Wildlife Textures" written and illustrated by Lawrence was published and released by North Light Books in March of 1997. It is now into its third printing. A second instructional book, called "Painting Basics - Waterfowl & Wading Birds" was released in December of 2000. He is the co-author of another instructional book for Walter Foster Publishing, which was released in the fall of 2004.

A log cabin in the hardwoods of northern Michigan, overlooking the North branch of the Manistee River, is home for Lawrence and his family. The symbol preceding his signature in each of his painting shows the importance of his family in his work. The oddly shaped "S" is for his wife Susan (an accomplished basket weaver and instructor), and the "M" and "B" represent their sons, Matthew and Brett.
For more information, you can contact Rod at his studio at:

9320 M-72 South East, Kalkaska, MI 49646.
231.258.4724
lawrence@ispwest.com
www.rodlawrence.com

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