This year, we highlight the fisher, our second featured species for this event. The National Park Service will be reintroducing the fisher to the Olympic Peninsula in the Olympic National Park beginning this year. We will use the venue as an opportunity to educate people, through art, about our environment and the wildlife who thrive in it. Hopefully through increasing awareness via the show, the reintroduction plan will be more successful.
Artists interested in participating in the show may submit an application before October 3, 2008 or until space is filled. Details concerning this year's show are found in Exhibit Information (see left sidebar). Check back periodically for updates on this year's Wildlife & Nature Art Expo events.
To learn more about Fort Worden State Park Conference Center, see below or visit us at www.FortWorden.org. We are located in the scenic Victorian seaport of Port Townsend, home to artists and art lovers alike.
2007 Wildart & Nature Expo
Last year Fort Worden State Park Conference Center hosted the Third Annual Wildlife and Nature Art Exposition, featuring the sea otter as part of an awareness of endangered and threatened species. Steve Jeffries of Washington’s Department of Fish and Wildlife presented information about the recovery plan for the endangered sea otter.
We featured wildlife artists from around the country and Canada who showcased their original paintings, carvings, and sculptures during the three day event. The links on the left provide a convenient way to review work of selected Wildlife Art Exposition exhibitors, for 2007 and prior years.
Developing our Theme
One of the many wonderful ideas arising from discussions with visiting artists is to create a nature related or wildlife theme based on raising awareness of our wildlife or plants that are endangered, threatened, of concern or on the priority list. So, for 2007, we highlighted the sea otter as our first featured species. Washington's Fish and Wildlife has completed the recovery plan for the endangered sea otter. Hopefully through increasing awareness via the show, the recovery plan will be more successful.
Some of Our Featured Artists
Dave Bartholet of Seaside, Oregon, discovered his love for wildlife while growing up in Wyoming. His loose style of watercolors have proven very popular with collectors. Besides being a spokesman for wildlife awareness issues, he avidly supports wildlife conservation groups throughout the country. It is his belief that he was born to paint and that he doesn't just do it because he can but because he must.
 Summer Daze by Dave Bartholet |
Christy Barton of Tenino, Washington, will be bringing us her paintings that express a passion for the beauty of natural history, embodying the wonder of nature, science, and artistic design. Her special interest is endangered and threatened species.
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 Jaguar by Christy Barton |
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Ray Brown of Lake Forest, California, is joining us again to share his elegant pencil art reflections of his wildlife encounters.
Raven by Ray Brown
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Li'l Rudy by Ray Brown
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Teresa Clark is joining the show this year with her acrylic and watercolor paintings of wolfs, leopards and northwest wildlife. Teresa holds a degree in Graphic Arts from the National School of Plastic Arts in Mexico City and has studied art and the Polish language in Cracow Poland. She has exhibited her work in Mexico and Canada....and now Port Towsend!
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Paul Daneker of Buckley, Washingtgon, is returning this year with his rich oil paintings. With nearly 30 years experience, Paul brings to life the wildlife, people, and features of the Western United States. Use of strong color is a hallmark of his work.
 Tulip by Paul Daneker |
 South of Tahoma by Paul Daneker |
Julie Fulkerson, artist, illustrator, and wildlife biologist, returns with her realistic images in scratchboard, pencil and pastel. Julie lives in Gladstone, Oregon and draws on her experience as a biologist in her work with wildlife and natural resource agencies and organizations, providing illustrations, graphic design and editing services. Her insights into environmental issues inform her art and work.
 Trumpeter Swans by Julie Fulkerson |
 Cinnamon Teal by Julie Fulkerson
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Johanna Goering is a local photographer joining the show for the first time this year. Johanna has exhibited at a number of galleries and has a successful line of greeting cards featuring her engaging photographs.
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Craig Johnson of Freeland, Washington, brings his watercolors featuring birds of the Puget Sound area. He also offers his photography collected in a book and on note cards.
Susan LeBow of Bremerton, Washington, returns with her watercolors for her third year at the Fort Worden Wildlife Expo. Susan won Best of Show at the Omak Stampede and has exhibited at the Ellensburg Western Art Show.
 First Alert System |
 The Cactus & the Rose |
 A Level of Comfort |
David Kitler of Calgary, Canada, a returning artist, will be displaying his talented paintings of birds of prey, song birds, small mammals and waterfowl. His work has been the highlight of the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition in Charleston, SC, Waterfowl Festival in Maryland and the Wild Arts Festival in Portland OR. He was also awarded Best in Show at a variety of shows and was the winner in the 2002 Arts for the Parks competition.
Mute Swan by David Kitler
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Little Burrower by David Kitler
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Jason McKissack of Tacoma, Washington, joins the show this year with his acrylic paintings. In 2005 Jason won First Place in acrylics at the Equine Art Show in Auburn and the Purchase Award in 2006 at the same show.
 Lost in Love by Jason McKissack |
Robert Raymond of Puyallup, Washington, brings to the show his acrylic and oil paintings, as well as works in graphite and mixed media. Robert has exhibited at the Celebration of Western/Wildlife Art in Puyallup as well as at Art in the Park show in Eatonville.
Bart Rulon of Greenbank, Washington, brings his original paintings, prints, and photographs to the show. Bart has also written a number of books for artists and nature photographers.
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Deian Moore of Blodgett, Ore. is a returning wildlife painter, with a passion for nature, who has been commissioned to do significant pieces, exhibited nationwide and won several awards, most recently in Paint America's competition.
Early Morning Surprise by Deian Moore
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Gary Rainwater of Port Townsend, Washington will join us for this year's exposition. A local artist and boastman, Gary's oil paintings offer rich prespectives on life.
Cautious by Gary Rainwater
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White Pelican by Gary Rainwater
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Jocelyn Russell of Friday Harbor is a returning artist, offering bronze sculptures, oil and acrylic paintings. She has been commissioned to create monuments for the city of Tulsa, Okla., Brigham Young University in Utah and Albert Lea High School in Minnesota, among others.
Dawn Patrol by Jocelyn Russell
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Tomorrow's Promise by Jocelyn Russell
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Kathleen Sheard is very well known for her unique kiln formed vitreous paintings and sculptures. We are pleased to announce she will be exhibiting selections of her wildlife pieces this year.
Raven Sillhouette by Kathleen Sheard
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Pacific Green Sea Turtle by Kathleen Sheard
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Pam Stoehsler of Klamath Falls, Oregon portrays close encounters with nature and gives you a view of wild life not often seen by the casual observer. Her exquisitely detailed and realistic portraits of birds and animals bring to life natures secret moments. She has been the winner of the Oregon Upland Game Bird Stamp, 1995 and 1996; California Upland Game Bird Stamp in 1997; Oregon’s Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year, 1998.
Bobwhite Quail in Tree by Pam Stoehsler
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Quail in Snow by Pam Stoehsler
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Julie Thompson of Spanaway, Washington, brings to the show her acrylic paintings on feathers. Julie began painting feathers purely as an experiment and was surprised to find that they held paint exceptionally well. Julie also does pen-and-ink stipple drawings that have their roots in scientific illustrations. She says, "Each work is an exploration not only into artistic application, but also into the essence of nature."
 A painted feather by Julie Thompson |
Diana Whitney, a local painter, returns again this year with her paintings in oil and acrylic. Many of her paintings are of images from Fort Worden State Park, Olympic National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and Yellowstone National Park.
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Terry Woodall of North Bend, Oregon, is widely known for his elegant myrtlewood sculptures of Pacific coastal and woodland wildlife.
Sea Lion in the Surf by Terry Woodall
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Sallie Zydek of Buckley, Washington returns again this year with her works in scratchboard and india ink.
 Bighorn Ram by Sallie Zykdek |
Wildlife Art Classes
Wildlife in Acrylics October 8 - 10 - presented by Award Winning Artist, David Kitler.
Artists of all skill levels are invited to register for a workshop being taught by wildlife and nature artist David N. Kitler. Whether you have always wanted to try acrylics, but do not know where to start, or whether you have been using this versatile medium, but want to further develop your technique, this is the hands-on workshop for you! While working on a wildlife subject of your choice, David will review drawing and painting basics (basic shapes, composition, values, etc.), while also teaching techniques that are specific to painting with acrylics. Learn how to paint various textures – fur, feathers, and backgrounds – as well as eyes that make your paintings come alive, while David teaches you his method of applying washes over opaque layers to create realistic images. Classes will have a maximum of 15 participants, allowing David to give each one a significant amount of individual attention, while fostering an environment where participants also learn from each other. Learning will be further facilitated by live demonstrations, slide shows, and a critique of participants’ work. Class is $250 and includes lunch. To register - contact: Kate.Burke@parks.wa.gov
David Kitler
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Recent David Kitler Workshop
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About Fort Worden State Park Conference Center
Fort Worden State Park Conference Center is a unique blend of art, history, recreation and natural resources. Located (click for map ) along the southeastern shoreline of Juan de Fuca Straight, at the entrance to Admiralty Inlet, Fort Worden gives its visitors an exceptional experience of spectacular views, expansive beaches and an unbelievable array of facilities. This state park has a variety of restored military buildings large enough to accommodate 1,200 in a performing arts pavilion or small enough for an intimate fireside gathering. Meeting rooms offer a variety of sizes and equipment to support your needs. Accommodations range from one- to six-bedroom Victorian houses to college-style dormitories. An international hostel and 80 campsites also are available on the park campus. If you travel by boat, the park offers moorage floats and buoys.
Fort Worden State Park offers trails for hiking, bicycling, and two miles of beach and that's just the beginning. Fort Worden State Park Conference Center sits among the wooded hillsides of Point Wilson, offering you sweeping views of the Olympic and Cascade mountain ranges, Puget Sound, and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. You'll have plenty of places to explore in this beautiful 434 acre park.
How To Get Here
Access the Washington State Ferries Route Map to help you plan your travel to Port Townsend. You may also find it helpful to click the Port Townsend City Guide's Transportation section at the link to the left. For current ferry schedules and rates, use their website or call the ferry system, 1-800-843-3779 statewide or 206-464-6400 out of state. When traveling by ferry, try to avoid peak travel times on Friday and Sunday evenings. When traveling from Olympia and points south, take U.S. Highway 101 north along the west side of Hood Canal and follow the signs to Port Townsend.
I look forward to another successful show in 2007. Thank you!
Fort Worden Area Parks Manager
Wildlife Art Exposition, 200 Battery Way, Port Townsend, WA 98368.
360-344-4401. click here to email us