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An example of work by Rebecca Latham
Artwork images are copyright of the artist or assignee
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This biography from the Archives of AskART:
| Rebecca Latham, the daughter of wildlife artist Karen Latham, won the 2003 Wild Turkey Stamp Competition.
The following biography courtesy of Galleries West Fine Art:
Growing up in a family drawn to the outdoors, Rebecca has always
experienced closeness to the natural world. With the supportive
encouragement of her parents, and finding a talent in art, she chose to
focus her future as a painter in her mid teens.
Rebecca's primary goal in her work is to use her work to help the
creatures she paints as well as their habitat. She often
participates in many wildlife and habitat conservation fundraising
events to raise funds and awareness. Her work has been featured
on several conservation/hunting stamps, including the 2003 MN wild
turkey stamp and the Manitoba conservation stamp. She spends as much
time as possible observing and experiencing the wildlife she
paints. "We often take up to 5000 still photographs on a shoot.
It is very important that the subject painted is studied from every
available angle, as well as its habitats and preferences,” she explains.
Because of her interest in the biological aspects of wildlife art, her
paintings always reflect a personal experience with the species. "For
me, the research and fieldwork involved are my favorite, rain or shine.
There are many times I have to drag myself back to my studio to paint,
as I would much rather spend all of my time outside.”
Her style and technique are primarily influenced by her mother and
sister, Karen & Bonnie, also skilled artists. After studying
many mediums and styles of painting and sculpture, she now works
primarily in watercolor in a traditional Flemish style. Rebecca's works
range in size from 1"x1" to 24" x 36". She particularly enjoys painting
small & miniature works.
Specialty: Watercolor on Board
Signature Member-Society of Animal Artists. Arts for the
Parks. American Art in Miniature-Thomas Gilcrease Museum. British
Society of Miniaturists Summer Exhibition (Best of Show 2004).
Southern Wildlife Festival (Best of Show 2003).
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