Kelsey


	Chris Cummings Chris Cummings was surrounded with beautiful horses, abundant wildlife and exquisite scenery. This has been her inspiration for her adventurous drawings and paintings. She has emerged as one of the nation’s leading artists of rural and rural historic scenery. She attended Humbolt State University of Northern California and earned a Bachelor of Science degree majoring in wildlife biology and minoring in fine art. Top of Page

	Jim Kasper Growing up in Minnesota, Jim Kasper is famous for his passion and expertise for this region’s plentiful wildlife. He brings this environment to life on canvas and admits was “a natural direction for someone who just loves nature. I want the viewer to be moved emotionally to the extent that they have a clear view that nature provides this rich diversity of wildlife and habitats-an unlimited resource of beauty and the opportunity to enjoy it.” He is also highly recognized in many conservation groups for his commitment to wildlife across the country. Top of Page

	Larry Dyke Larry Dyke has devoted his life’s work to the interpretation of the beauty he beholds in nature. He has the distinctive ability to create a scene, which captivates the imagination of the viewer. His inspiration and subject matter are fueled by frequent travels to the most scenic views in America. Some of his art almost seem photographic due to his exquisite attention to detail. His deep Christianity belief is the driving force that guides Larry Dyke’s life and work. Dyke says, “It has instilled in me a determination to develop my talent to the fullest.” Top of Page

	Mark Susinno Mark Susinno grew up in the Maryland suburbs and attended Pratt Institute and graduated with the highest honors and a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree. His love of fishing has made him a worldly traveler with expertise in all different species of fish. Of his own approach to painting, Mark says: “I’m a fisherman and that fact affects how I approach making paintings of game fish. I enjoy suggesting the sense of light and space of the shallow-water aquatic environment, but I also feel the need to present the fish themselves such that they are recognizable to the average fisherman, who is most familiar with how a fish looks when it is out of water. When painting fish (either in oils or acrylics), my main focus is on creating an interesting abstract arrangement of shapes, colors, textures, and patterns, which I hope will also convey a more or less convincing impression of an underwater scene Top of Page

	Persis Clayton Weirs Residing in New England her entire life, Weirs has always been surrounded by beautiful scenery and abundant wildlife. Becoming a wildlife artist was completely natural for Persis. Weirs is known for her ability to paint both domestic and wild animals. She is well known across the country for her collections and original works. She says,” If my paintings can pass on to the others just a fraction of the pleasure and fascination I find in nature, then I have succeeded.” Top of Page

	Russ Docken Russ Docken received his formal art training through an athletic scholarship to North Dakota State University. His interest was really developed when he discovered courses focusing on true portrayals of the human anatomy. He thrived on life drawing and figure painting classes which really nurtured his love of art. His continued study and methodology give his paintings a strong sense of realism and depth of color. Top of Page


	Sam Timm Sam has a passion for the outdoors and is evident in the wildlife that he loves to paint. Timm is a bow-hunter, big game hunter, an avid fisherman, and wing-shooter. Sam has many different passions. His primary devotion is to God, his family, and ministry but is also a professional communicator, artist, and sportsman. He is very famous for his beautiful wildlife art. This is a talent that he feels God has helped him develop. His life experiences provide him with an abundance of inspiration from which to paint. He has won many awards for his paintings and is well known throughout the world of wildlife art. He uses a lot of rich colors, use of light and meticulous detailing in each painting. Top of Page

	Jim Killen Jim Killen captures the unique spirit and charm of our beloved sporting dogs as one of America’s finest watercolorists. His art is so amazing because of his attention to detail with his subjects in their typical outdoor scenes. This allows sporting enthusiasts to really appreciate Killen’s art. Killen says, “I feel fortunate to have a career that I truly love and I hope my work brings a sense of joy or recaptures a cherished memory for the people who see it.” Top of Page


	Lee Stroncek Lee Stroncek has been a full-time artist since 1980 and has been featured in many private collections throughout the U.S. His art is noted for his subtle and sensitive use of light, color, and atmosphere. He says, “A good painting can come out of any subject, past or present. It may be a familiar, perhaps even mundane, scene that one encounters daily or a one-time experience that so moves the artist that he or she is compelled to record the impression.” Top of Page