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| A diary of my experiences, plus photographs and events; whilst producing my Wolf Artwork for two books: A 'New Era for Wolves and People', and The 'World of Wolves': by Dr. Marco Musiani. |
2010 |
May 31st Launch of the 2nd wolf book, |
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| 'World of Wolves': New Perspectives on Ecology, Behaviour and Management by Marco Musiani, Luigi Boitani, and Paul Paquet, at the UK Wolf Conservation Trust. The May Open Day also marked the 15th anniversary of the UKWCT. Photo's coming soon. |
2009 |
| November 7th Launch of the new wolf book, which the UK Wolf Conservation Trust has supported since the concept was first realised by Professor Marco Musiani at a wolf symposium in Banff, Canada in 2003. For photo's and information please visit my WOLF BOOK LAUNCH page. To purchase your very own Personally Signed copy or to view my Wolf Book Artwork please visit my WOLF ART page. |
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| Today was an absolutely excellent day. Having never been to a book launch before, I had no idea what to expect. The sun was shining and many people attended the UK Wolf Conservation Trust Open Day and Book Launch. Monies raised will go to helping to protect wolves around the world. Thank you once again Denise and Marco for inviting me to be a part of 'A New Era for Wolves and People'. October 4th World Animal Day at the Wolf Conservation Trust. Have been invited to attend with my artwork but unfortunately due to health problems within the family, I am unable to join in this year. July 23rd My name is on Amazon!!! Have just discovered the wolf book on Amazon and am so excited. A big Thank You to Denise for inviting me to be involved with an international wolf book project. To contribute to a book concerned with the welfare and conservation of wolves was a dream come true! To then be meeting and drawing wolves was a super experience. It was great working with Denise and to meet Marco, Claudio and Alistair. To now see the book advertised - Brilliant!!!!!! To be Published: October 31, 2009 - £14.44 |
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| A New Era for Wolves and People Wolf Recovery, Human Attitudes, and Policy by Marco Musiani, Luigi Boitani, and Paul Paquet Product Description Wolves hold an almost mythical status in the cultural history of Europe and North America. For hundreds of years, they have been the subject of fairy tales and other lore, embodying mystery, cunning, and sometimes threat. People are drawn to their beauty, intrigued by their behaviours. Yet for those who live in close proximity to wolves, coexistence is fraught with many serious issues. Wolf management is an excellent model of human-nature interaction and the challenges that come along with it. This book analyses the crucial relationship between human ethics, attitudes, and policy and the management of wolf populations in Europe and North America. The contributors to this volume assert that these human dimensions affect wolf survival just as much, if not more, than the physical environment. Contributors include recognised scientists and other wolf experts who introduce new and sometimes controversial findings. The book includes colour photographs by David C Olson and drawings by wildlife artist Susan Shimeld. |
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| July 8th Over the past week, I have been producing prints and greetings cards from my wolf artwork during the day and burning the midnight oil working on my website. I have wanted to get my wolf artwork on-line for ages and as things are settling slightly on the family-front, I decided now was the time. Have been producing new web pages, re:sizing and placing wolf images, and writing text to accompany the artwork. Tweaks and words are needed here and there, but at least my wolfy artwork can finally be viewed on-line. |
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| June 28th Today, along with other artists, I had to take my artwork to Marwell Zoo to be judged. Back in March I sent a couple of images, 'Dominance' ( Wolves fighting) and 'Wolf Portrait', to the 'BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year' competition. In April, I received an email informing me that I had been selected as a Finalist....yeahhh!!!!!! May 10th Brian and I attended the U.K Wolf Conservation Trust Seminar in Reading this afternoon and as always, it was well worth the journey |
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| Marco Musiani opened the proceedings with a slide show of my artwork displayed on a huge screen. Brian and I sat there in utter amazement - we were stunned! Neither of us had expected my artwork to be even mentioned, nevermind see it on a large scale screen in front of an audience of 60+ people. Marco spoke kindly of my contribution to the book & I was on Cloud 9! It was an absolutely super afternoon. I also met Claudio, Alistair and Wildlife Photographer, Chris Senior. Speakers included Dr. Marco Musiani, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and author of 'A New Era for Wolves and People', Dr. Alistair J . Bath a social scientist who studies human dimensions in wildlife resource management issues, and Dr. Claudio Sillero-Zubiri, a British zoologist, conservation biologist and founder of the Ethiopian Wolf Conservation Programme. The two volumes, 'A New Era for Wolves and People' will be published in October 2009. The books bring together authoratitive perspectives on the ecological role played by wolves in the wild and developed environments where they occur on Earth. 'The New Era for Wolves and People' collates information from various authors into three broad sections; Discovering the Real Wolf in Natural and Semi-natural Ecosystems, Exploring the Potential for Ecological Science to Inform Wolf Management and Coping with Conflicts, Human Attitudes and Their Effects on Management Plans. |
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| My wolf artwork, published in the 'A New Era for Wolves and People' book, can be viewed at my Nature in Fine Art - Wildlife Gallery. Wolf Fine Art Prints and Greetings Cards will soon be available for purchase. With each sale a donation will be made to Wolf Conservation - helping to keep wolves in the wild! |
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| April 20th Brilliant news! My Wolf artwork has won through to the finals in the World Mammals category of the BBC Wildlife Artist of the Year 2009 competition. February 4th Lovely sunny start to the day. Everything is a picture! According to the weather forecast a ton of snow is going to fall over night! My wolfy girl sitting pretty! |
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Taken from E4C website The World of Wolves is two books due to be published by University of Calgary Press in Autumn and Winter 2009. Editors Marco Musiani, Paul Paquet and Luigi Boitani have brought the book together with chapter contributions from wolf biologists and researchers from all over the world. E4C's founder, Denise Taylor, has been the Project Manager and has supported the editors throughout the whole process, as well as writing a chapter on Environmental Education which will appear in the Human Dimensions section of the second book. E4C will help to market and promote the book once it is launched in Autumn 2009 in conjunction with the UK Wolf Conservation Trust. |
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| 2008 |
| November 30th Up at the crack of dawn and arrived at Moors Valley Country Park at 8.05 a.m ...... flippin' hec and on a Sunday! Unfortunately the craft fair had not been advertised and the weather was against us, but other than that it was a good day and a lovely venue. Amongst the visitors, I met a couple who raised and cared for a couple of wolf cubs years ago. They are also fellow bat carers and care for a variety of rescued wildlife in the New Forest. It is funny how my life has become so connected with wolves these days. |
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| October 17th Have been burning the candle at both ends for the past 10-12 days. It has just been full-on; what with organising the stand at the Wolf Trust, writing and sorting the photographs for the 'Artists & Illustrators' magazine article, working with Labrador Lifeline, writing an article about my artwork for the 'Wolf Watch' magazine, discussing sponsorship and photos with Hahnemuhle, plus website/gallery sales, as well as all the normal everyday goings-ons..... a tad busy. Phewf!!! Am pleased to say the 'Artists and Illustrator's' items were eventually sorted and posted in time. |
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| October 5th This week it is World Animal Week. To celebrate, the UK Wolf Conservation Trust held a World Animal Day event today in Beenham, Reading. On our way to the Wolf Trust, the weather was atrocious but thankfully by lunchtime the rain had stopped. There were many visitors and it was an enjoyable day with a variety of stalls, refreshments, talks and film shows. As always, the wolves, were the stars of the show. |
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| June 23rd Have recently been informed that there are to be two 'The World of Wolves' books. My artwork will be divided between them both. I am absolutely delighted as I have also been told that my most recent pastel wolf artwork is to be used on the cover of the 2nd 'The World of Wolves' book. The two books bring together authoratitive perspectives on the ecological role played by wolves in the wild and developed environments where they occur on Earth. 'The World of Wolves' collates information from various authors into three broad sections; Discovering the Real Wolf in Natural and Semi-natural Ecosystems, Exploring the Potential for Ecological Science to Inform Wolf Management and Coping with Conflicts, Human Attitudes and Their Effects on Management Plans. The date for publication has not been annnounced as yet. June 6th Bat surveys start tonight. Have finally finished my wolf pastel portrait. With all the other 'goings-ons' it has taken a month to complete all the fiddly bits. I can now start my new portrait and am looking forward to it! |
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| May 1st Have almost finished my pastel drawing. New paper works a treat. April 14th Started a new wolf artwork this afternoon. There are numerous types of paper available to artists and over the past weeks have been experimenting. Success!!!!!! I think I may have found a new surface for my pastels. March 11th Final four wolf drawings for the book completed. January 28th Have been asked to write a biography for the book. January 25th Four more drawings required for the book. January 6th Back into the swing of things after the holiday. Printing cards and prints, one more wolf artwork requested, to be completed for 'The World of Wolves' book - publication in Spring 2008. Also re:designing the Visitor's map for the Larmer Tree Gardens leaflet. |
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| 2007 |
November 3rd Started new wolf pastel portrait today. Mixed emotions; am sad that the book illustrations are finished but then again am looking forward to cracking on with my own artwork again. October 30th Artwork for 'The World of Wolves' book is completed. :-) October 15th Started final drawing for book today. In p.m went to see Billy Connolly at the BIC in Bournemouth. :-) Brilliant!!!!!! |
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| October 13th Completed drawing, 'Wolves Walking'. September 30th Had an absolutely super day at the Wolf UK Wolf Trust Seminar in Reading. Met some lovely people and learned lots. Great to meet Roy Dennis too, have admired his work for many years. Thank you Denise for the invitation. For more photo's please click on photo below. |
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| September 17th New thoughts re: the book and two more drawings to be completed; 'wolves walking together' and 'wolves with prey'. |
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| February 2nd Walked with wolves today......... Wolves are magnificent creatures and it was a wonderful experience. Also met some lovely folk. I was invited to attend the opening of the UK Wolf Conservation Trust Education Centre in Reading and met wolves for the very first time. I learned a lot from my visit to the Trust and met some lovely people too. The wolves residing at the UKCT were born in captivity and work with the Trust as ambassadors for their species. |
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| People have many misconceptions regarding wolves and a number of myths have evolved over the centuries. As a result, wolves have been persecuted throughout history, and today people worldwide still consider them as vermin or as viscious predators that attack human beings. This could not be further from the truth. 2006 December 6th Sketching my wolf again today, good fun. Christmas shopping plus Christmas preparations are also calling, must get cracking with these bits soon. |
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| December 5th Am working on a wolf sketch. Have always wanted to portray a wolf so it is lovely to have finally started. November 14th Received an email from the director of two conservation organisations: the UK Wolf Conservation Trust and Education 4 Conservation (E4C). "We are currently involved in an international wolf book project, and looking for input from a wildlife artist".... :-) wow!!!!! |
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For Wolf Artwork and Wolf Book please visit: Wildlife Gallery 1 + Wildlife Gallery 2 + New Artwork @ www.natureinart.com For more U.K Wolf Conservation Trust photo's, please click on: Wolf Page .1. Wolf Page .2. Wolf Page .3. Wolf Book Launch With the sale of each card, print and book, a donation is given to Wolf Conservation. 'Working to keep wolves in the wild' |
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