by Frank Baggett on 8/9/2009 12:49:37 PM
There has been much talk among many, many Wildlife artists that are not only artists, but hunters, fisherman, and outdoor enthusiasts here in America. The region that I live in is considered Southern by tradition. As I have mentioned in many articles I have written in past years, I support the NWTF as well as Ducks Unlimited for their Conservation efforts not only here in America, but even in other countries such as Canada. After talking with other artists in different states that share the same enthusiasm as I do for the outdoors, an idea will soon become a reality. Any hunter, fisherman, or outdoorman or outdoors woman has an experience that they could, and should share with others that have the same interests as they do. Just sit with a group of anglers at any bass tournament and listen..everyone wants to share their story. Stop by any check-in station for any kind of wild game and listen...everyone wants to share their story. Go camping at any National Park or Recreation area in the world and listen....someone has an exciting story that they have experienced at one time or another.
Four artists: myself (Frank Baggett), Mike Shepard, Beverly Basham, and Dale Waggoner have decided to join forces and create a web site that will allow both artists, hunters, fisherman, and outdoor enthusiasts to share their stories in blog form, and view the works of the mentioned artists on a new web site that is in the making. Beverly Basham needs no introduction into the world of art, she lives in Decatur, Alabama and is the director of the Southern Wildlife Festival which is held in Decatur, Alabama for several years. Her works reflect her love for the outdoors. Mike Shepard lives in Cambridge, Ohio and is renown for not only his artwork, but his experiences with other hunters and fisherman in the outdoors on many of his hunts and fishing trips. More info about both Mike and Beverly can be found on www.fineartstudioonline.com Dale Wagoner lives in Kinmundy, Illinois and is known not only for his masterful works of Wildlife art, but also throughout America as a premiere taxidermist of the many trophy whitetail deer mounts he has entered in competitions.
As Wildlife artists, all four of us have tried to incorporate our experiences from life into our artwork. I realize that there are hundreds if not thousands of other artists across the world that "live the life" that they portray on canvas just as we do. Regionally, we represent a vast portion of the Southern states here in America. We feel that if all outdoor folks want to share their story, or to simply read what other folks have experienced...why not give them a place to read or write them down? At the same time....give everyone the opportunity to view and purchase artwork that compliments these many stories.
The new web site is under construction, and the 4 artists that are featured are very excited to be able to not only display and sell their work, but also to be able to relate actual stories with their artwork to the public. The original idea for this unique upcoming web site originated with Mr. Dale Wagoner. I will always try and give credit where credit is due. I am enclosing email addresses for Beverly, Mike and Dale with this Blog entry. We look forward to hearing from folks all across the world.
Beverly Basham: bevbash57@yahoo.com
Mike Shepard: jodanshep@verizon.net
Dale Wagoner:natural1dale@hotmail.com
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