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Thu, Feb 26th, 2015

Warm, Finally! Coconut Grove and Naples shows

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Coconut Grove show-we sold our art to folks from all over the planet!
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!!
Coconut Grove show-we sold our art to folks from all over the planet!
Dinner with our artist friends!
Dinner with our artist friends!
We rented a house with several other artists and Jim cooked New Orleans barbecue shrimp For us on Saturday night.
Dinner with our artist friends!
J.J. Who lived at the Miami zoo for close to 45 years.
J.J. Who lived at the Miami zoo for close to 45 years.
In an eerie coincidence, I painted this piece for the "Gorilla Doctors Benefit" in Houston the same day JJ passed away in Miami.
J.J. Who lived at the Miami zoo for close to 45 years.
KING ,One of the main attractions at Monkey Jungle
KING ,One of the main attractions at Monkey Jungle
We had on display that piece I did of" JJ", the gorilla at the Miami zoo. Seeing the piece I did of J.J. , the owner of Monkey Jungle asked me to do a similar piece on King. I was honored and excited by the opportunity.
KING ,One of the main attractions at Monkey Jungle
King Is quite handsome for 45 years old!
King Is quite handsome for 45 years old!
After the show, we spent the day at Monkey Jungle with King, sketching and photographing him for several hours.
King Is quite handsome for 45 years old!
King is full of personality and
King is full of personality and "animal magnetism"!
Spending so much time with a primate like King was an incredible experience. Observing his power, his changing moods and his intelligence was an awesome experience!
King is full of personality and "animal magnetism"!
I can't wait to start drawing!
I can't wait to start drawing!
King Was the 1st gorilla in captivity to demonstrate self recognition using a mirror. He has his own TV, gorilla sized remote and his favorite show is Ellen Degeneras.
I can't wait to start drawing!
The monkeys there were fascinating!
The monkeys there were fascinating!
There is no shortage of beauty and personality in the faces of these animals!
The monkeys there were fascinating!
In the Amazon exhibit, we were covered in spider monkeys!
In the Amazon exhibit, we were covered in spider monkeys!
This is one of the most important breeding facilities for South American primates in North America.
In the Amazon exhibit, we were covered in spider monkeys!
Stunning!
Stunning!
A rare and beautiful owl monkey.
Stunning!
"Zoo Therapy"-Developmental disabilities program.
At monkey jungle, they allow students with disabilities to help care for the animals.What a wonderful experience for them! It's a wonderful program!
"Zoo Therapy"-Developmental disabilities program.
We met Sharon DuMond, the granddaughter of the founder, Joseph DuMond
We met Sharon DuMond, the granddaughter of the founder, Joseph DuMond
Monkey Jungle was Founded in 1933 as a unique center where visitors and scientists can have close encounters with primates. Today the DuMond Conservancy continues to further our understanding of primates and their habitats.
We met Sharon DuMond, the granddaughter of the founder, Joseph DuMond
Later we visited our friend Ron Magill, and the Miami zoo
Later we visited our friend Ron Magill, and the Miami zoo
Our old friend, Ron, couldn't wait to show us the newest addition to the zoo. A life-size, bronze Harpy Eagle celebrating Ron's efforts in Panama to save this endangered predator.
Later we visited our friend Ron Magill, and the Miami zoo
Ron with Ron at the new Harpy Eagle exhibit.
Ron with Ron at the new Harpy Eagle exhibit.
We were proud to have played a very small part in creating this wonderful exhibit. Hearing about plans for the exhibit, I introduced Ron to an old friend of mine, Vicki Banks- one of the most talented bronze artists in the nation.
Ron with Ron at the new Harpy Eagle exhibit.
Working with Ron, Vicky created this magnificent sculpture
Working with Ron, Vicky created this magnificent sculpture
After a year, and hundreds of hours of hard work, Vicki created this life-size Harpy Eagle for the exhibit. Now, sight impaired visitors can feel the plumage and powerful talons of this endangered predator.
Working with Ron, Vicky created this magnificent sculpture
The exhibit was presented to the zoo by the people of Panama
The exhibit was presented to the zoo by the people of Panama
The exhibit was presented to the zoo by the people of Panama
Visiting Ron's office is like visiting a museum
Visiting Ron's office is like visiting a museum
Ron has been a close friend and supporter for many years. He and his wife Rita are two of the most successful and interesting conservationists we know.
Visiting Ron's office is like visiting a museum
Later we visited the Florida Everglades
Later we visited the Florida Everglades
It was like a beautiful spring day. Sunny, windy and about 70°. We found a trail that had been closed to the public and hiked into one of the most beautiful tropical forests in America.
Later we visited the Florida Everglades
The bromeliads and palms looked almost prehistoric.
The bromeliads and palms looked almost prehistoric.
After walking for several hours, deep into the Everglades, dry conditions permitted us to hike on trails far from civilization and people. The wind helped mask the sound of our movement.
The bromeliads and palms looked almost prehistoric.
Many of the bromeliads were in bloom
Many of the bromeliads were in bloom
After awhile Jim decided to leave me to enjoy the dry swamp and he walked up the trail alone.
Many of the bromeliads were in bloom
An absolutely incredible encounter!
An absolutely incredible encounter!
After walking awhile further, Jim decided to return along the same path. As he rounded a bend, he came face to face with a panther that had been tracking him. Both of them immediately froze- watching each other. He couldn't believe his eyes!
An absolutely incredible encounter!
Remaining still as possible, Jim reached for his camera
Remaining still as possible, Jim reached for his camera
He managed to get 2 shots before the the panther lept back into the dense tropical jungle. He said he was worried about me and was on the lookout for a pool of blood and drag marks on the trail. Rangers told us they had gone decades without seeing one.
Remaining still as possible, Jim reached for his camera
We love the remote areas of Florida
We love the remote areas of Florida
We had a very successful show in Naples and stayed with our old friend and safari buddy,Anne Spencer. of course we had to return to the reality of winter when we returned home to New Orleans!
We love the remote areas of Florida
Now I can paint a panther!
Now I can paint a panther!
Folks are often asking me for a Panther piece.Since I endeavor to only paint animals I have personally experienced and sketched or photographed, I now have a great image to work from.
Now I can paint a panther!
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