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Artist Statement:
Growing up in a family drawn
to the outdoors, Rebecca has
always experienced a closeness
to the natural world. With the
supportive encouragement of
her parents, and finding a
talent in art, she chose to
focus her future as a painter
in her mid teens.
Rebecca's primary goal in her
work is to use her work to
help the creatures she paints
as well as their habitat. She
often participates in many
wildlife and habitat
conservation fundraising
events to raise funds and
awareness. She spends as much
time as possible observing and
experiencing the wildlife she
paints: "We often take up to
5000 still photographs on a
shoot. It is very important
that the subject painted is
studied from every available
angle, as well as it's habits
and preferences".
Because of her interest in the
biological aspects of wildlife
art, her paintings always
reflect a personal experience
with the species. "For me, the
research and fieldwork
involved are my favorite, rain
or shine. There are many times
I have to drag myself back to
my studio to paint, as I would
much rather spend all of my
time outside."
Her style and technique are
primarily influenced by her
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Artist Galleries:
Art Barbarians
O'malley Gallery
Wild Wings Gallery
Minnesota Valley National
Wildlife Refuge Gallery
El Dorado Gallery
Renee Foosener Art Gallery...
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Artist Reviews:
PAINTING: IT'S ALL IN THE
FAMILY
Published with permission from
the May 6th, 2001 edition of
the Williston Herald
By TIM PEDERSON
Managing Editor
It’s a family affair. Karen
Latham and her two daughters,
Rebecca and Bonnie, are one in
the world of acrylics and
watercolors. The Hastings, ...
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Collections:
Coming Soon!
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Commissions:
Coming Soon!
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Exhibitions for Rebecca Latham:
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Artwork by Rebecca has been exhibited at:
Smithsonian Institute
Department of the Interior, Washongton, D.C.
Minnesota Valley National Wildlife Refuge Gallery
Wings and Water Festival
Wild Wings Gallery, Lake City, MN
School of Environmental Studies, MN
Pacific Rim Wildlife Art Show
Como Zoo
Federal Duck Stamp Homepage
"Cabelas Fall Expo" featured artist
James Ford Bell Museum - Demonstrating Guest artist
Rough Riders International Art Show
Watertown Wildlife and Western Art Show
Louisiana Wildfowl Festival
Le Blanc Memorial Wildlife Art Show
Regina Hospital original art collection
Hastings City Hall
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