Art
"Wetland Engineer" Original Oil Painting by Artist Dwayne Harty
- Item Number
- 103
- Number of Bids
- 5 - Bid History
Item Description
Original Oil on Panel - “Wetland Engineer”
11”x”14
Artist: Dwayne Harty
ABOUT THE ARTWORK
This signed original oil painting of a beaver rescued by Earthfire, framed in gorgeous gold, was made specifically for Earthfire by renowned Artist Dwayne Harty in support of our beaver rehabilitation project. Equisitely lit and rich with color, the painting captures the beauty and personality inherent in one of nature's most industrious creatures.
HOW YOUR BIDDING BENEFITS THE WILDLIFE OF EARTHFIRE
Your generous bidding on our Wildlife Online Fundraising Art Auction will help provide food, housing and veterinary care for both the residents of Earthfire and the wildlife we rehabilitate.
Earthfire Institute Nonprofit Wildlife Sanctuary & Rehabilitation Center provides lifelong homes to wild animals unable to survive on their own, and rehabilitates injured and orphaned wildlife so they can return to their native habitats. If you would like to learn more about Earthfire or read about the rescued beavers of Earthfire, you can do so here.
ABOUT THE ARTIST
Wildlife artist Dwayne Harty draws his inspiration by immersing himself in wilderness in order to study firsthand the wildlife and landscape that inspires him. Dwayne has been creating paintings and dioramas for over 35 years.
Harty was commissioned by "The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative" (Y2Y) as their artist for the inter- national traveling exhibition, "Yellowstone to Yukon: the Journey of Wildlife and Art". In preparation for this exhibition Harty traveled for three years by truck, raft, plane, helicopter and horseback into some of North America's most remote and beautiful wilderness areas. Upon completion of this project Dwayne was appointed artist in residence at The Murie Center in Moose, Wyoming in Grand Teton National Park.
Dwayne lives in Victor, Idaho and makes his studio in Jackson, Wyoming where he exhibits with Mountain Trails Gallery. His paintings are in many corporate, public and private collections. In 2015 his works were featured in a retrospective exhibition at The Hiram Blauvelt Art Museum in Oradell, New Jersey. Harty's diorama and mural work were featured in the PBS-TV thirty minute documentary, "Dwayne Harty: Journeys of an Artist". He is a member of the Explorers Club, NYC and the Salmagundi Club, NYC. His website is www.dwayneharty.com.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS
This original oil painting will be sent framed. Payment for shipping and handling is the responsibility of the winning bidder.
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