One does not need to be a scientist to contribute to wildlife conservation: artists, outdoors-people, surfers, and many others can play important roles in creating a better future for people and wildlife.
In recognition of the contributions of artists in particular, I’m launching a new series on The Jaguar and its Allies called The Featured Artist.
Every few months, I’ll publish a Q&A or interview with a nature-based artist. I’ll also display a selection of their work in the Featured Artist Gallery, with a short artist statement to accompany each piece.
The Featured Artist series will give nature-based artists a platform on which to promote their work, while enabling you and I to get to know the contributors better. I also hope that the digital art gallery on my blog will inspire you to visit one of the many art institutions around the world, which are excellent places to spend a morning or afternoon.
I’ll release the first Featured Artist installment next week. The contributing artist will be a woman who advocates for wildlife both with her camera and her words, and who has garnered significant attention at a young age.
Stay tuned!
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amazing… i am excited.
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Awesome! The first Featured Artist post & gallery will debut next week!
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Love the logo brand and art work… dopeness.
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Thanks Jixi! I wasn’t sure how people would react to the logo, because it’s a little bold.
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A wonderful idea. And I agree the logo looks great :)
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Thanks Takami! I’m glad you like the idea, and the logo :)
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Dear John, Thanks very much for letting me know about this. My coauthor John Harris and are producing a new book for Columbia University Press that deals extensively with big cat origins and conservation, and is heavily illustrated with new drawings and paintings. We would be very interested in participating with you on your project. Thanks, Mark Hallett
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Hello Mark, Thanks so much for contacting me. I’ve taken a look at your biography via the Artists for Conservation website, and I’d be most interested in collaborating with you. I’ll send you an email in the near future at the address posted on http://www.natureartists.com/mark_hallett.asp to talk more.
Thanks again for reaching out!
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Dear John, thanks, and I’ll look forward to hearing from you at your convenience. –Mark
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This is a great idea! It may also encourage other, non-scientist, people to get involved in wildlife conservation.
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Thanks Shay! I hope these posts do show non-scientists that they have roles to play in conservation, too.
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I hope so too.
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Hi Josh
This is a wonderful idea
and that is some really lovely artwork on the logo.
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Thank you! I’m glad you like the Featured Artist idea, and my new logo :)
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You’re welcome Josh sorry for the very late replies though 😐
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No worries on the late replies! It’s always good to hear from you :)
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😊😊
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