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Southeastern Wildlife Exposition is proud to announce that Eldridge Hardie has been chosen as the Featured Artist for the 2011 event. A well-respected artist in the genre, Hardie has been called one of the most accomplished and completely skilled sporting artists of the contemporary era by ... MORE
Sue's artwork is "inspired by [her] love of the natural world, and all creatures great and small." She travelled extensively all over the world and her subject matter has included insects and toads, dogs and giraffes, and many creatures in between. She is an avid birder and butterflie ... MORE
Originally from London, Allder is widely regarded as one of the foremost figurative wildlife artists in Britain today. Allder began painting professionally in 1986 and has since won numerous awards including "Best in Show" and "Winner, Editor's Choice" by Wildscape Magazine and "Founders Awa ... MORE
It might be easy to imagine an artist's portrayal of a sporting dog in pursuit of its game - or wild mustangs entwined in an oddly tender moment. But when the scenes are interpreted by scorching wood, Julie Bender's fiery depiction of the natural world makes an uncommon departure from the w ... MORE
Born and raised on a remote farm in Northern Kenya, Blackwell has a profound love for all aspects of African landscape. Formally trained as a graphic designer in England, Blackwell returned to the bush to pursue fine art and find subject material for his work. While largely known as a ... MORE
A deep-seated interest in nature and a passion for drawing have been the driving force behind PA wildlife artist Jim Bortz. A sportsman at heart, Jim's paintings reflect the time he spends afield. His love of the outdoors and the natural world feeds his thirst for knowledge about the ... MORE
From Hallmark Cards to Brushcreek Creative Co.; from children's illustration and design to wildlife and botanical art, Boswell's passion for exactness and fascination with wild and commonplace things have given her talent its present focus. A member of the Watercolor Honor Society and the America ... MORE
Botts finds inspiration for her paintings from nature, family, and her spirituality. “I am driven in my paintings to reach that place where they become real to me, living and breathing, not just paint on a canvas”, says Botts. Botts was an art major in college but did not e ... MORE
After graduating with a BFA from the University of Georgia, Bucky began his career as a staff artist at Royal Crown Cola Co., and later became Creative Director for Litho-Krome Company where he also served on their Limited Edition Art Print division. Now a full time artist and painting consultant ... MORE
Fred Boyer has traveled the world but he has remained close to his roots in Anaconda Montana where he grew up, went to high school and went on to major in art education at Montana State University in Bozeman. His family recognized Fred's artistic talents early. "I was always painting or drawing" ... MORE
Boyle was born and raised in Baltimore, Maryland and graduated with a B.A. degree in French from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County Campus. After graduation, she began working for the Federal Government in the Baltimore area. In 1975, Boyle became fascinated with a chickadee ... MORE
Brenders is one of the world's most accomplished nature painters. Specializing in wildlife, Brenders in no way neglects the natural settings in which mammals and birds live. Meticulously realistic, brilliantly observed, and exquisitely composed, his paintings take their place in an artistic tradi ... MORE
Nationally acclaimed wildlife artist and the 2009 SEWE Featured Artist, Thomas Brooks returns for his 12th year. His honors and accomplishments, while too vast to name, range from repeat winner of the Florida Wild Turkey Conservation Stamp Competition and Florida NWTF artist ... MORE
Ray has been working as an artist since he graduated from college with a B.S. in visual communications. In 2003 Ray moved from Baltimore, MD, where he worked mostly as an illustrator and graphic designer, to Southern CA where he began combining his love of nature, wildlife an ... MORE
Educated at Kent State University and The Savannah College of Art and Design, Butler received both a Bachelor and Masters Degree in Fine Art. Butler has since taught at various art schools and was named the 2002 Teacher of the Year Award at Gaston Day School. Butler is also the owner of the recen ... MORE