Books by our artists!

Here are some books that we would like to make you aware of by some of our artists!


 

An Illustrated Guide to the Birds of Sri Lanka
By

Sarath Kotagama & Gamini Ratnavira

"Public interest in the birds of Sri Lanka appears to be growing exponentially…" (Read more)

 

Beast

The collected works of
John Banovich

This elegantly designed, milestone book is a must-own for anyone who is a collector of Banovich`s originals, published works, enjoys animals and conservation, has faced big game in the wild, or desires a chance to look over a master`s shoulder. (Read more)

 

Legends of the Hunt

John Seerey-Lester

"Legends of the Hunt, is for anyone who remembers the distant roar of a lion on an African night, the welcome smell of a north country campfire, or the taste of dust as you trek through the scrub in the equatorial heat." (Read more)

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Nature of the Beast

SAA Signature Artist John Banovich's ongoing exhibition at the Wildlife Experience

 

The Wildlife Experience Presents
Nature of the Beast
Works by John Banovich
May 22 – July 25, 2010

 
The Wildlife Experience adds to its summer exhibition line-up with Nature of the Beast: Works by John Banovich, an exclusive one-man show presented only at The Wildlife Experience. This exhibition consists solely of museum and private collection oil paintings by this internationally renowned artist.

"There is an ancient mystery in the eyes of the beast.
Looking deep within, we come face to face with ourselves.
For they are the windows to our past, and the prophecy of our future."

 

 
John Banovich is an internationally recognized artist best known for his depiction of exotic species from across the globe. With acrylics and oils, Banovich creates memorable scenes from the dramas that play themselves out daily in the natural world, just as they have for millions of years. This limited engagement, one-man exhibition, features 30 major paintings that are a tribute to the wildlife and natural places Banovich depicts so beautifully in his art.


As an award winning artist, Banovich hopes his art will inspire us to protect our wildlife and ensure its survival; his work perfectly complements the mission of The Wildlife Experience. He is on the board of the Society of Animal Artists, and the Board of Craighead Environmental Research Institute, a featured judge for The Artist's Magazine and is Master Artist - teaching workshops internationally. His life and work have been featured in countless international publications, including Africa Geographic, Wildlife Art, Big Sky Journal, Western Art & Architecture, the Artist's Magazine, and many others, as well as on various television programs aired on the Outdoor Channel, Entertainment Tonight, Versus and PBS.


A natural history and wildlife art museum, The Wildlife Experience is located at 10035 South Peoria St., Parker, CO., one mile east of I-25 at the intersection of Lincoln Ave. and S. Peoria. For admission prices, museum and Extreme Screen Theater hours and information on special exhibits, please call 720.488.3300 or visit thewildlifeexperience.org.


 
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Morten Solberg Painting Workshop

Going on now!!!


 

Morton Solberg Painting Workshop
Bennington Center for the Arts
Bennington, Vermont
June 7 – 11 or June 9 -11

Morten Solberg , SAA Mater Signature Member is the Special Guest Artist for this year's Art of the Animal Kingdom, he will conduct a three-day or five-day workshop before the opening events of the show. The workshop focuses on allowing the students to open their minds to new or unfamiliar ways of creating art. Mr. Solberg encourages students to start a painting with nothing in mind and proceed with composition and color to arrive at a pleasing environment. Only then is a subject picked that fits that environment. Students are also encouraged to bring in a troubled painting that the instructor can review and demonstrate how he would tackle the problems of composition and color to make it a more pleasing painting. This process is especially helpful as if the piece is photographed throughout the process and later used as reference for the students following the workshop.


This workshop is in conjunction with the opening of the Art of the Animal Kingdom XV exhibition which opens June 12^th. The Society of Animal Artists is honored to have an overwhelming representation of its members in this year's exhibition. To see the list of SAA members please refer to the May 28^th posting here on the blog titled, SAA Artists in the Art of the Animal Kingdom XV exhibit.


 
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SAA’s Signature Members, Wes & Rachelle Siegrist, Making History

SAA's Signature Members, Wes & Rachelle Siegrist are making history with two concurrent solo museum exhibitions, curated by David J. Wagner, Ph.D.. They have on display 100 of the Siegrists' miniature paintings. They represent the largest solo exhibition of miniature paintings by living miniaturists in the genre's history at one time and are taking place now in Louisiana.

Under The Magnifying Glass: Exquisite Miniatures

by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist
The R.W. Norton Art Gallery, Shreveport, LA

Tuesday, May 4 through Sunday, July 25, 2010

"Fishing the Wreck of the Elizabeth Lee"

GUEST APPEARANCE: 2:00 Saturday, June 12, 2010: Presentation and lecture by Wes Siegrist on The History of Miniature Art and David J. Wagner, Ph.D. on Nature in Art History immediately followed by an exhibition Gallery Walk conducted by Wes and Rachelle and book signings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist and David J. Wagner, Curator/Tour Director.

This exhibition will feature 50 of the Siegrists' miniature paintings of wildlife, landscapes, portraits and still life drawn from their book Exquisite Miniatures by Wes & Rachelle Siegrist.

For more information and photos please see: http://www.artofwildlife.com/exquisite_miniatures.html

The World of Nature in Miniature:

Paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist

The West Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen, LA
Sunday, May 16 through Saturday, July 31, 2010

"Dimunitive Great Egret"

GUEST APPEARANCE: 2:30-4:30 Sunday, June 13, 2010: Presentation and lecture by Wes Siegrist on The History of Miniature Art and David J. Wagner, Ph.D. on Nature in Art History immediately followed by an exhibition Gallery Walk conducted by Wes and Rachelle and book signings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist and David J. Wagner, Curator/Tour Director.

Tour Venues: December 11, 2010 - March 13, 2011: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ

Sept. 1 - Nov. 15, 2010: Open/Pending

 

This exhibition will feature 50 of the Siegrists' miniature paintings of wildlife drawn from their book The World of Nature in Miniature: Paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist.

For more information and photos please see: http://www.artofwildlife.com/world_of_nature.html

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SAA artists in the Art of the Animal Kingdom XV exhibit

The Society of Animal Artists is honored to have such a long list of its artists included in the upcoming Art of the Animal Kingdom XV exhibition!

Art of the Animal Kingdom XV
Bennington Center for the Arts
Bennington, Vermont
June 12 –August 8, 2010

The Bennington Center for the Arts brings world-class fine art, history and theatre to the residents and visitors of Southwestern Vermont. The center's permanent art collection, sales exhibitions, live theatre and exhibits within the Covered Bridge Museum are available throughout the year.



Considered one of the most prestigious wildlife exhibitions in the country, this year's Art of the Animal Kingdom exhibit includes 80 pieces of art. Morten Solberg is this year's special guest artist and juror of the exhibition. He will also be giving a workshop at the Center the week prior to the opening of the show.

"Mountain Monarch," Acyrlic, 24 x 48 by Morton Solberg

Society of Animal Artists that are included in the show

(please let us know if we have accidentally overlooked listing you):

Sue deLearie Adair
Al Agnew
Douglas Aja
Carel Pieter Brest Van Kempen
George Bumann
Robert Caldwell
James Coe
Anni Crouter
Kim Diment
Melanie Fain
Anne Faust
Cathy Ferrell
Nancy Fortunato
Ellen Gavin
Sue Gombus
Veryl Goodnight
Shawn Gould
Hap Hagood
Heiner Hertling
Nancy Howe
Karryl
Jack Koonce
Laney
Karen Latham
Rebecca Latham
Rod Lawrence
Liz Lesperance
Patsy Lindamood
Jan Martin McGuire
Darin Miller
Terry Miller
Sean Murtha
Ron Orlando
Leo Osborne
Patricia Pepin
Anne Peyton
John Pitcher
Justin Prigmore
Diane Reuter-Twining
Andrea Rich
Rosetta
Robert Salo
Cathy Sheeter
Rachelle Siegrist
Wes Siegrist
Eva Stanley
Tiffany Stevenson
Linda Sutton
Francis Sweet
Sue Westin

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