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Wilson Studios

Dynamic Duo

Lisa and D. Arthur Wilson

Embarking in the third decade on his artistic journey, D. Arthur Wilson constantly marvels at the adventure his life has become. Born and raised near Dayton, Ohio and the son of an artist, his self-taught career began at the tender age of three with his first painting: that of raccoon tracks from a Davey Crocket magazine. It is appropriate to assume that the wild heart of the artist wandered throughout a series of artistic styles before settling with his passion and self-defined style of "Wild Expressionism".

Moving from coast to coast as a quick sketch portrait artist allowed Wilson to explore the people and places that would eventually lead him to that first painting done "just for him": the inaugural tiger, up close and personal, that sold right off the easel before its completion. Since then, Wilson has created thousands of originals that capture the souls of the exotic, alluring beasts. Rendered on European Suede Matboard with specific application of pastel, Conte’ crayon and charcoal, each is a masterpiece for generations to appreciate.

Wilson’s passion is not only for the wild menagerie that he paints, but for the preservation and conservation efforts as well. His affiliations include Turpentine Creek Wildlife Refuge, Tippi Hedron’s Shambala Preserve, SEE-North Raptor Education and Rehabilitation Center, The Digit Fund, Mission Wolf, Nebraska Wildlife Rehabilitation Center, Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, Henry Doorly Zoo, Denver Zoo, Little Rock Zoo, Cheetah Conservation Fund, and Who’s Who in America.

A highlight of Wilson’s career came in 1999 when he traveled to the heart of Africa for a five week tour. After thirty-five game drives and stays at the DeWildt Cheetah Research Center, Phinda Resort, Linyanti River Camp, Chief’s Camp and hands on experience at Lori Markor’s Cheetah Conservation Fund in Namibia, Wilson’s perspective was transformed to new heights. During his stay at the Cheetah Conservation Fund, Wilson left his mark with several life size cheetah murals painted on the exterior walls of the Visitor Center and has been featured on National Geographic’s Explorer series.

Wilson’s work is exhibited internationally throughout museums and private collections. He is also included in the newly published "Wildlife Art: Sixty Contemporary Masters and Their Works", available at finer book stores.

The artist lives in Hot Springs, AR with his wife, Lisa, and their four sons.

Wilson states: "One of the most challenging undertakings a person can face is to find out who you are, be who you are and then share who you are".

"...a dramatic blend of levity and profound depth, balanced with sensitivity and passion..."

This describes Abstract Expressionist, Lisa, to those who know her, and those who don't...yet.

An artist for most of her life, Lisa's definitive style of expressionism evolved from her experience, passion and love of life and the beauty they have offered. Each dramatic work of art is a prayer, an offering surrendered in a spirit of innocent play and exploration. A meditation. Rendered in oil, acrylilc, sculpting medium and a multitude of color, each masterpiece begins to breathe and with passionate relief, its topography unveils itself in a process upwards. With fifteen to twenty layers of paint falling onto its peaks and valleys like painted sleet from thunderous clouds, the storm continues until the piece lay surrendered, drenched in vision and announces its completion. A journey of the soul, this artistic adventure has produced extraordinary images that evoke a primal reaction from her audience, collectors coast to coast and abroad, stirring their hearts and sparking the imagination. Contemporary, yet soulfully introspective, one needs only to pause and let her paintings speak; to quiet their souls for just this moment, communicate in the

language of the heart.

An only child, Lisa was fortunate to have endless artistic influences in her life that perpetuated a steady creative flow. As a child she would spend hours creating, drawing, painting and immerse herself in art of every form. An accomplished dancer, musician and vocalist, Lisa allowed the creative force to come forth and to flourish. Living throughout the country and experiencing the different rhythms of people have also been a major contributor to Lisa's perception and presentation with her art. When she's not painting, Lisa enjoys the path of Yoga, dance. photography, travel and recently the exhilaration of SCUBA diving, and spending time with family and friends. Currently the artist resides nestled in the mountains south of Hot Springs, Arkansas with husband and fellow artist, D. Arthur Wilson, their four sons

and two beloved dogs.

Lisa states, " The artistic journey, no matter what stage, is one of wonderful terror...the courage to share yourself with others without compromise is a daily goal!"


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