Art Barbarian's Artist Cruise

[Matt Johnson]

Art Exhibition Featuring Nation’s Top Wildlife & Sporting Artists

August 21st Art Exposition features nationally acclaimed wildlife and sporting artists: Kevin Daniel, Terrence Fogarty, Jim Hansel, Karen Latham, Rebecca Latham, Bonnie Latham, Carl Melichar, Dan Metz, Michael Sieve, Scot Storm and Ken Zylla. The artists appearing represent the pioneering days of limited edition wildlife art to today’s hottest names in wildlife and sporting art.

The 3 hour dinner cruise hosted by Art Barbarians of Rogers, MN is coupled with an exposition of original paintings, newest in giclee reproductions on paper and canvas and offset lithograph reproductions. Proceeds benefit the Minnesota Chapter of Safari Club International, a nonprofit organization dedicated to the positive image of hunters who fund wildlife conservation, education and other programs which benefit the community.

Departing Stillwater, MN at 6pm and returning to dock at 9pm on Monday, August 21st, 2006. $50/person includes admission to show and buffet style dinner. Tickets must be purchased by August 14th, limited capacity excursion visit www.artbarbarians.com or call 763-494-8888 for more information or to purchase tickets.

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Houston, MN resident and artist Michael Sieve will be on board. Michael’s artwork was selected as the first MDHA sponsor print back in 1984. His passion and pursuit of the whitetail deer is echoed in every painting featuring our nation’s most sought after big game species. His talents and knowledge of all wildlife make him one of America’s Most Popular Wildlife Artists. From the African Plains to the coastal habitat of Alaska, Mike paints wildlife in their natural setting and almost always has a message or story in every painting.

Freeport, MN resident and artist Scot Storm will be no board. Winning the Federal Duck Stamp in 2004 has been great for sportsmen and wildlife art collectors as Scot Storm’s artwork has been placed on the national stage where it has always belonged. Wildlife and Wildlife Organizations such as Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, National Wild Turkey Federation and countless others have raised thousands for habitat restoration, research and education with Scot’s artwork. On board will be some of his new originals and releases.

Hastings, MN residents and artists Karen, Rebecca and Bonnie Latham will be on board. The transformation of these talented artist’s carriers has been exponential in recent years. Recent successes and notoriety are: top ten finishes in the Federal Duck Stamp, MN Turkey Stamp, MN DU Sponsor print artists and more.

Victoria, MN resident and artist Kevin Daniel will be on board debuting original paintings that cover the genres of wildlife to figurative artwork. Kevin is one of the most licensed artists in America with his artwork featured on a variety of collectibles through the Danbury Mint along with his limited edition print art sold throughout the world.

Victoria, MN resident and artist Terrence Fogarty will be on board debuting his newest original oil paintings. Terry is best known for his work done with the Minnesota Twins, University of Minnesota’s Men’s Hockey, Football and Basketball artwork along with his work with USA Hockey and the Minnesota High school League’s tournament program cover artwork.

Chaska, MN resident and artist Jim Hansel will be on board debuting new paintings. Jim’s artwork focuses on the combination of birds and animals in their natural setting. His images tell a story or conjure up memories from a simpler time when being a sportsman was a lifestyle as well as a hobby. What makes Jim’s artwork more amazing is that he isn’t able to enjoy his own creations as we are as he is legally blind never sees the finished painting in its entirety.

Delano, MN resident and artist Dan Metz will be on board. “An Artist’s Artist”, Dan Metz is well known for his oil paintings and he is recognized Master of the pencil, conte, and scratchboard mediums. Fine Draftsmanship and design, along with a thorough knowledge of his subjects, are the hallmarks of his work.

Rogers, MN resident and artists Ken Zylla will be on board. Ken’s artwork captures nostalgic images of a way of life falling by the wayside. Old automotive bone yards, vintage cars, auctions, farming, heavy equipment mechanics and more are the subjects of Ken’s paintings. Ken’s professional artistic journey has spanned 5 decades and his staying power is testament to his skill in choosing subject matter and the talent to create it on canvas. Ken will be showing some of his recent completed original paintings and some gems from the past.