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May 20, 2022 In

Audie Bloise

Hometown: Moravian Falls, NC

Audie Bloise was born in Puerto Rico. He has been a bird watcher and art lover all his life, with a particular interest in art that depicts birds. In 1982 he became aware of bird carving as an art form, and vowed that he was going to learn to carve. Skills practiced in his profession as a veterinarian and his hobby of taxidermy gave him invaluable knowledge of anatomical details, and the ability to perform meticulous and careful work.

 

Audie taught himself the art of carving by studying videos, books and other publications, and completed his first piece in 2006. He began entering competitions in 2009 as a way of meeting and learning from other carvers.

The Ward World Championship Wildfowl Carving Competition is the most prestigious bird carving competition in the world. Held every April in Ocean City, Maryland, it welcomes carvers from all over the world. After competing and winning at all levels Audie officially became a master carver in 2013.

 

Bird carving is Audie’s passion. His goal is to create a sculpture that is both a realistic depiction of the bird and a balanced artistic composition, as well as telling a story about the bird’s life.

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May 20, 2022 In

Michael Bonner

Hometown: New Orleans, LA

Mike Bonner was born and raised in Michigan in a family with a rich tradition in the art of wood carving. A passion for nature and an eye for form were instilled in his family at an early age by Mike’s dad, Dick. Mike’s desire is to share the wonders and beauty of nature by capturing a moment in time that can be enjoyed forever. Mike has won over 75 “Best of Show” awards and the family’s work has been displayed in the finest exhibits, museums, and galleries nationwide. He currently resides in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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May 10, 2022 In

Mark Madden

Hometown: Bennington, VT

Mark believes there is something mystical and magical about owls. Creating something out of a block of wood which people want to touch the feathers to see how soft they are or if they are real seems somewhat magical as well.

 

When working on recent carving of a barn owl on a celtic cross gravestone, I wanted to come up with a mystical and magical name for the name on the gravestone. I came up with Blodeuwedd. The Owl of Celtic Legend, the Ancient Bride of the Dead.

 

The Legend of Blodeuwedd.

 

The mythology figure Gwydion must help find a bride for his nephew Lleu, in order for him to become king. However there is a curse upon Lleu, that he may never take a human wife. Gwydion creates a woman out of flowers for him to become his wife. He names her Blodeuwedd which is said to mean “Flower Face.” The ancient name for the Owl. Unfortunately, Blodeuwedd falls in love with another and has a affair. She and her lover conspire to murder Lleu. The assassination attempt fails.

 

Gwydion then places a curse upon Blodeuwedd:

 

“I will not slay thee, but I will do unto thee worse than that. For I will turn thee into a bird; because of the shame thou hast done. Thou shalt never show thy face in the light of day; and the fear of you from all the other birds. For it shall be their nature to attack thee, and to chase thee from wheresoever they may find thee. Even now the owl is called Blodeuwedd.”

 

And this is why other birds mob the Owl when they find them out during the day.

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May 9, 2022 In

David Kiehm

Hometown: Oneonta, NY

Dave’s realistic painting style comes from a lifetime of observing nature first hand. His love of all things wild translate into evocative images meticulously rendered to capture the intricacies of the animals and their world.

 

Dave has been honored with awards nationally and internationally including the prestigious award: “BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year”.  The Judges said about Dave’s painting,  ‘Foundation Wall’: “This painting stood out in a competitive category because of its lovely composition, exquisite detail and excellent depiction of light.”

 

Dave has traveled extensively throughout North America and Europe to observe wildlife and wild places for subjects for his paintings. These paintings have been shown at Marwell International  Wildlife Society, UK, Roger Tory Peterson Institute Museum,  The Houston Museum of Natural History, The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum, and The Nature in Art Gallery and Museum, UK, to name a few.

 

Dave lives and works in the foothills of the Catskill Mountains of New York with his family, including his golden retriever, Maggie.

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May 9, 2022 In

Wilhelm Goebel

Hometown: Salisbury, MD

Born 1960 in New Brunswick, NJ, Wilhelm J. Goebel is a nationally known wildlife artist. A graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca, New York, Goebel received a degree in biology. He has made a lifetime study of bird anatomy and made field trips throughout Canada, the U.S. and the West Indies to study wildlife. His paintings have been featured in many publications including Outdoor Life, National Wildlife, Birdwatchers Digest, Sporting Classics and Wildlife Art Magazine to name a few.

 

Goebel’s work is displayed in numerous galleries and museums in the U.S. and Canada including Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, the Bennington Center for the Arts, the U.S. Postal Museum, the National Wildlife Federation and The Ward Museum of Wildlife Art. His paintings are also found in many private collections across the country. His artwork has benefited organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Quail Unlimited and Wildlife Forever.

 

Among is many artistic accomplishments, he was chosen as the 2007 Grand National Waterfowl Association Artist of the Year in 2007 and 2004 National Wild Turkey Federation Stamp Print Artist of the Year, 2002 National Wild Turket Federation Artist of the Year, Ducks Unlimited 1997 International Artist of the Year and in 1995 won wildlife arts more prestigious award, the Federal Duck Stamp competition.

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May 9, 2022 In

Mark Dziewior

Hometown: Fort Atkinson, WI

“I was raised in Wisconsin among the woods and bluffs, interacting with wildlife and spawning a lifelong fascination with animals.

 

My quest is to capture an animal’s essence that will create a strong human connection, reminding us that we are all creatures sharing this earth.”

 

Mark received his MFA from the University of Wisconsin Milwaukee and his BFA from Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design. He teaches art to undergraduate students at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater at Rock County.

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May 9, 2022 In

Jen Wagner

Hometown: St. Michaels, MD

Jennifer Wagner is an award-winning mosaic artist and lover of creative projects. A native to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, she specializes in large scale community projects, murals, and installations in homes and businesses throughout the United States. Her gallery work is collected by art connoisseurs from around the world. She has curated galleries of her own as well as assisted with the curation of art installations in museums and galleries. She believes that art is a communication between one’s authentic self and a physical medium. Her style and palette are unique and inspired by the landscapes that surround her: wetlands, creeks, rivers and farms. Jennifer has instructed community arts outreach programming since 2006, and teaches popular workshops to creatives of all ages. A professional artist for seventeen years, Jennifer has dedicated her life to the creation of beauty in the world.

 

She has a studio in Easton and lives in her hometown of St. Michaels with her husband, four children, two beagles, and a cat named Oscar.

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May 9, 2022 In

Lori Dunn

Hometown: Norwoord, Ontario

Lori Dunn has become one of the world’s foremost scratchboard artists. After earning a degree in zoology, she spent 15 years as a zookeeper, promoting conservation of endangered species. These years of experience gave her an appreciation for nature and furthered her ability to depict animals in a realistic and highly detailed manner. Lori is now a full time wildlife artist and naturalist with a strong focus on preserving biodiversity.

 

The medium of scratchboard allows for incredible detail and quality of light in the black and white image. Using only the tip of an x-acto blade, every line is meticulously etched into a white clay layer coated with black ink.

 

Lori Dunn’s scratchboard artworks have garnered International recognition, winning awards in several exhibitions. She is a signature member of The Society of Animal Artists, and has a Master title from the International Society of Scratchboard Artists. Many of her works have been exhibited in museums and galleries across North America. She works from her home studio in Norwood, Ontario, Canada, where she happily spends her free time enjoying nature in all of its forms.

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May 6, 2022 In

Ted Morlock

Hometown: Parsonburg, MD

After spending 30 years protecting and working amidst the wonders of nature as a Park Ranger, I feel very fortunate being able to bring some of that to life through my art. My Dad was a cabinet maker and so I grew up with the smell of sawdust and the sound of woodworking tools. I enjoy bringing the incredible natural beauty found in wood to you through my carvings. They are done in an interpretive sculpture style, keeping the details minimal so as not to interfere with the natural wood beauty. I continue this appreciation of the wood by utilizing a hand-rubbed oil finish, enhancing rather than covering all the wood has to offer.

 

Awards: Ward World Carving Championships, Interpretive Division; 2015, 2018 third place; 2014-Prest, multiple honorable mentions.

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