Journal

Meeting with Botswana's top officials was pretty nerve-racking.
Luckily,I decided to just read the letter that Jim and I wrote explaining the significance of the presentation. They posted that letter on their Facebook page which you can go to up above.

Presenting my artwork to the President of Botswana

For many years I have applauded the conservation efforts of the country of Botswana. President Khama followed in his father's footsteps( His father was the first president of Botswana after independence and was .... continue >

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These Sumatran Rhinos have almost disappeared from our planet

Houston Zoo Benefit Auction

"And It Was Good" is a 36" x 72" original piece created and donated by A E London and funded by the Regenstein Foundation for the Houston Zoo Benefit Auction to be held October 20th.I .... continue >

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The majesty of these animals is incredible

ADVENTURES IN TONGA !

In August, Jim and I checked off an important box on our bucket list- swimming with humpback whales on the island of Tonga in the South Pacific. I have always been mesmerized by the .... continue >

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The high point of our summer was opening our new wildlife center in Victoria Falls

WHAT A SUMMER!!!

This has been an exciting, but busy summer with lots of art shows,wildlife events, interesting people and places like Tonga to read about,so we will work to catch you up through this journal over .... continue >

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Save The Lions Gala at the Houston Zoo
I worked with women lion researchers from across Africa and Asia to raise over $900,000 for lion conservation programs.

Raising Funds Through Art

In October 2015, I joined forces with Amy Dickman to host an invitation-only art show in Houston, Texas. Amy has garnered global recognition for her work in Tanzania to protect carnivore populations. Her program works .... continue >

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The Grand Tetons are our favorite for hiking!

U.S. Western Art Tour

Shortly after returning from Africa, Jim and I began our Western art show schedule. We had a very successful tour and hit record sales in Denver, Seattle and Sun Valley, Idaho. Of course, one of .... continue >

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Another fun and successful African safari
This year we decided to travel in May (Africa's fall) instead of spring. Lots more water everywhere and everything was green.

African Expedition 2015

Jim and I had not been to Africa in the months of May or June for several years, so we decided to see Victoria Falls in high water and experience the wet season, rather than .... continue >

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"Frozen for a beautiful moment"By Anne London
It gives me chills to remember this moment.....

Easter: An American Panther story

I surprised Jim this morning with a secret project I’d been working on. This is his Facebook entry from today:

“This morning I got up to a wonderful surprise Easter present from Anne. The panther I .... continue >

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Coconut Grove show-we sold our art to folks from all over the planet!
Our 1st show of the year, 200,000 attendees, and beautiful warm weather- no wonder it's one of our favorites. Winning third-place was great since it assures us a place next year. With over 2500 artists competing for only 300 places- that's important!!

Warm, Finally! Coconut Grove and Naples shows

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I was honored to be a guest with Dr. Greg Rasmussen to benefit African wild dog research.
Jim and I were invited to a wonderful dinner to benefit African wild dogs in Houston, Texas. Dr. Greg Rasmussen is quite a character and one of the most well-known advocates and researchers of the painted dogs.

Houston Painted Dog Benefit

Jim and I were invited to a wonderful dinner to benefit African wild dogs in Houston, Texas. Dr. Greg Rasmussen is quite a character and one of the most well-known advocates and researchers of the .... continue >

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Africa 2014
Our Ssafari this year was exceptional! We shared an incredible adventure with a great group of friends. Our Arts for Animals program grew, and everyone came home safe.

2014 African Adventure

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Marching through the French Quarter
This past weekend we participated in our first protest march. You'd think going to college in the 70's we would have protested something-the Vietnam war or ,at last burned a bra. But no this was our first one -to ptotest the killing of african wildlife.

Our first protest demonstration

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Boston Mills Art Show Award
We had a great show and I won an award for this piece.Not my usual subject,but still a favorite.

Our July Midwest Tour

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Jim's DIVEHEART adventure
Shortly after geting home from our Chicago "Olde Town Art Show" , Jim left for Key Largo to volunteer his Divemaster skills with DIVEHEART. I'll let him explain his photographs.

Our friends at DIVEHEART

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Johnathon -the dominant Male at the Zoo
What a beautiful Lion!

Our Texas Shows were great fun!

Our usual Texas spring shows were fun! We saw many of our old friends and made some new ones. We were invited by one of our old friends to get a "behind the scenes" tour .... continue >

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Our ART FOR ANIMALS Program takes wing

Our ART FOR ANIMALS program to connect art and conservation is taking off in many directions. Here is an article that appeared on the renown "Artists For Conservation"website. One of our goals is to encourage .... continue >

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The Boca Raton Show was wonderful
Beautiful weather and The folks loved my work!

BOCA RATON SHOW AND MY ZOO EXHIBITION

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My Art Exhibition in Miami
It's a Zoo Out there!

It's a ZOO out there!

I was honored to be invited to co-host an exclusive exhibition of my work at the Miami Metro Zoo. It's an opportunity to show my art work and present my ART FOR ANIMALS project to .... continue >

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A F R I C A -it's very name connotes an epic journey.
Even after years of planning and experience in Africa, we never know what Africa has in store for us this time. Therein, lies the essence of our adventure.

OUR 2013 AFRICAN EXPEDITION

AFRICA! -It's very name connotes an epic journey!

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New Heights Director Kristen OKeefe and her Husband at the annual Garden party.
New Heights Equestrian Therapy Center is where Jim and I volunteer . I donated my Belgian horse ,Breva,last year and get to visit him when we come to volunteer. The New Heights Garden Party is it's primary fund raising event of the year.

New Heights Garden party

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