"Endorsement Letters"
"Gary's art is very concise and articulate regarding anatomy. The finer details such as the skeletal features are dead center. Being a taxidermist for 30+ years and after reproducing many specimens and studying their anatomy, it is clear that Gary has a talent that he protrays in his artwork."
Harry Whitehead (Owner of Gunner's Taxidermy in Lexington, Ky): Harry has won the NWTF Grand National Championship 7 straight years. He has won 10 WASCO Awards and 1 National WASCO Award which is for the most artistic mount in the competition. He is also a National Judge and has judged many state, regional and national shows across the country.
"Awards & Experience"
Morehead Regional Art Show Competition (over 500 entries from 5 states)
2007
1st Place (Professional Division - Non Objective Category)
2nd Place (Professional Division - Non Objective Category)
3rd Place (Professional Division - Non Objective Category)
2006
1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)
2nd Place (Professional Wildlife Division)
2004
"Honorable Mention" (Professional Portrait Division)
2002
1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)
2001
1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)
Mount Sterling Regional Art Show Competition
2002
1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)
2nd Place (Professional Wildlife Division)
3rd Place (Professional Wildlife Division)
2001
1st Place (Professional Wildlife Division)
2nd Place (Professional wildlife Division)
"Best of Show" with a Pencil Drawing
Southern Wildlife Festival Art Show (Decatur Alabama)
2006 -- (Juried) 32 wildlife artists from around the nation. I received the "People's Choice Award" for best art.
Gallery Representations
Chestnut Tree Gallery (Richmond, KY)
Gallery for the Arts (Mount Sterling, KY)
Grant County Tourism (CETA)
Shumaker's
Fayette Mall Gallery
Kentucky Artisan Center
Kentucky Horse Park Saddlebred Museum
Paul Sawyier Gallery (Frankfort, KY)
Arts and Cultural Center (Georgetown, KY)
National & World Trade Shows
2006 -- Milwaukee - Safari Club International
2006 -- Dallas - Safari Club International
2004 & 2005 -- Atlanta - Safari Club International
2004 & 2005 -- Harrisburg, PA. - Eastern Sports Trade Show (Over a million people walk Through this 9-day show)
2003 & 2005 -- World Taxidermy Show (a personal invitation to showcase my 2D art at the world's best 3D wildlife art show.
Arts Organizations & Guild Affiliations
Kentucky Crafted
Kentucky Guild of Artists & Craftsmen.
Montgomery Council for the Arts
Ceta (Community Enrichment Through The Arts)
SCAL (Scott County Art League)
LAL (Lexington Art League)
Original Paintings -- Exotics -- Color Enhancements -- Americas -- Portraits -- Horses -- Pets
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