For the last two years, the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition team has been quietly working to facilitate an award that recognizes individuals making exceptional contributions to wildlife and nature conservation all around the world.
Kathryn Mapes Turner believes in painting what she knows. And as someone who was born and raised in Jackson Hole, Wyo., Turner knows the wildlife of the Grand Teton National Park. As is her habit, Turner rose on a December morning and was out in the park at daybreak photographing and drawing 40 moose as they grazed. That kind of authenticity is clear in Turner’s paintings of wild horses, bears, … Read More
1 2 It’s been almost 40 years since Bill Coburn trained his first border collie to help him herd cattle and sheep on his farm. That training led to competitions, giving lessons and judging that took Coburn all over the Southeast and beyond. “It was one of the worst bites I ever had,” he says. “I couldn’t wait for the next weekend to go to another trial.” At the age … Read More
Crowds pack Brittlebank Park, craning their necks to see how far the dogs will jump in the DockDogs competition. It's one of the must-do events at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition. People of all ages cheer on the dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds - the ones who fly high and the ones who put on the brakes when they hit the edge of the pool. Deb Feller’s yellow Labrador … Read More
Wildlife art takes center stage at the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition Feb. 17-19 in Charleston. Collectors, admirers and wildlife lovers will be captivated by the incredible creations from artists around the globe. From sculpture and oil painting to watercolors and pastels, the variety of artwork comes to life at SEWE. These four artists featured at SEWE this year have completely different artistic styles but come together in their love of wildlife artwork.
Snakes may not be as cuddly and cute as a lot of other animals, but when it comes to conservation, they are just as important.
As a 6-year-old child, Ezra Tucker would sit for hours watching the goldfish swim in his aquarium. In fact, he’d sit for so long, his parents started to get concerned. But Tucker was captivated by the fish, imprinting their shapes and colors into his memory so he could then paint and draw them later.
Peggy Watkins has been drawing animals since she was a child.
“I used to draw as a kid to bring the animals into the room with me,” she said. “I guess I am still doing so.”
Spending time outdoors, immersed in nature is undoubtedly beneficial. It reduces stress, promotes physical activity and fosters an overall sense of appreciation for the beauty that surrounds us.
It’s one thing to see a photograph of a painting or read about an artist’s methods and inspiration, but it’s quite another to experience some of the world’s best wildlife art up close and personal while meeting the artists and hearing the stories behind their incredible works.