Wanda Mumm
combines her degree in art, natural ability and personal field observations to create
works of art that have a wide appeal to the discriminating wildlife art enthusiast.
Wanda spends as much time researching and composing her artwork
as she does painting it. Although she uses many resources in her research, she relies on
her extensive field studies gathered during her travels. The serenity portrayed in her
work depicts wildlife from a naturalist viewpoint. Wanda believes that she will forever be
a student of nature and art.
Since her first art show in 1978 along a Minnesota River bank,
Wanda continues to develop her style and technique. She has gained national recognition
for her birds and nature throughout the national show circuit. Wanda’s publisher,
Applejack Limited Editions, publishes and distributes her prints as well as manages her
licensing activity. Wanda's recognition includes Artist
of the Year for the states of Illinois, Missouri, and Oklahoma, winner of the 1989 Oklahoma Duck Stamp, as well as being selected
as an artist for Pheasants Forever and the National Turkey Federation. Nature Discovery
Press, National Wildlife Federation, and National Raptor Center have also commissioned her
for work. She has won numerous awards and was the featured artist for several shows
including the National Wildlife Show in
Kansas City, Northern Wildlife Show in
Lansing, MI, Prairie Skies Wildlife Show in
North Dakota, and the Heritage Wildlife Art Show in
Minneapolis and was the Guest Artist for the Northeastern
Wildlife Art Expo in Providence R.I.
Wanda enjoys
participating in workshops with other internationally known artists and was very pleased
to work with Nancy Glazier, Robert Batemen, Alan Hunt, and John Seerey Lester. Wanda also
has a firm belief in mentoring young artists and has developed a workshop geared to
encourage students who may be considering careers in art. This college-accredited workshop
is held annually at a ranch in Montana and provides a full week of painting, sculpture,
and career development. Wanda will be expanding her teaching to
include international workshops. |
