Linda Walkerwas a wildlife and animal painter who worked primarily in oils. After a life of living in southern California she moved with her husband to northern Minnesota. Linda passed away September 26, 2014 after a long battle with cancer. She was a fine woman and a good friend. I shall miss her very much.
Linda's work can be seen in art galleries and both private and corporate collections across the nation. She showed at juried and invitational fine art exhibitions and was frequently showcased as the featured artist. Her images may be found in books such as Best of the WestArtists II and in articles in various art magazines such as Wildlife Art Magazine and Informart. BOOKS: ABC POETRY ON THE FARM CHEROOT
Linda was the vice president of Women Artists of the West and a signature member of the Wildlife Artists Association. She was an associate/artist member of such prestigious artist associations as Oil Painters of America, National Oil and Acrylic Painters Society and the California Art Club.
THE WELLS BROTHERS
Justin and Jack Wells started scribbling stick horses when they were just four or five years old. Whatever one brother drew, the other brother would try to do a little better. This sibling rivalry helped speed up the development of their talents so that by the time they were in the 5th and 6th grades they were already selling their drawings to their classmates.
That was 50 years ago and the Wells brothers never strayed far from their roots. They ranched together, rodeoed together, and worked on several projects together.
Justin was completing the two dozen or so pieces for this book when he suffered a fatal heart attack. The book was not finished. It was only fitting that his brother Jack would furnish the final few paintings for this work. We hope you enjoy them.
BOOK: THE LITTLEST BULL
Here's Jack standing outside his store in historic Stockyard's City,
Susan Cowanoriginates from Putman Valley, a little town in upstate New York. As the daughter of renown artists, Don and Betty Lambo, Susan and her siblings grew up in a vibrant and creative enviornment. Susan attended New York State University at New Paltz where she studied fine art. In the 1990's Susan relocated to Las Vegas, Nevada to work for the design firm Atlandia. Susan's creative talents were utilized in many of the design requirements for Las Vegas' newest and most elaborate resorts. She now resides in Gardnerville, Nevada and may be reached at: 775-392-0089 BOOK: MUMPS
INSIDE MY GRANDMA'S POCKET
BE GOOD BOYS
Honoel A. Ibardolaza, or commonly known as "HAI" to his handful of friends, is a children's fiction writer and illustrator.
Kim Sponaugle has illustrated more than thirty books for children and is best known for her lovable characters found in the books Randy Kazandy - Where Are Your Glasses?, The Adventures of Beatrice series and Angel Eyes. Her cover illustrations were regularly seen in The Old School House Magazine, Econobuster's Molly Green E-book series and Stories for Children e-zine. Kim lives in Salem County, New Jersey. Kim's lovable character expressions give her artwork warmth and charm and a touch of whimsy.
BOOK: ON A JOURNEY TO MIRTH
and poem"Sweet Marie" for THE PANDA BANDA
Linda Walker Kim SponaugleRitche Arriba
Honoel A. Ibardolaza Pam Spremulli Helen H. Wu
Justin & Jack WellsRicha Kinra Sergey Taranik
Susan CowanBarbara Dessi
Pam Spremulli is the artist of the title poem and cover for THE PANDA BANDA AND OTHER POEMS FOR CHILDREN. An award winning artist, Pam hails from the picturesque and quaint village of Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Pam has a cheerfully optimistic view of life that is visible in the striking and colorful images created in her artwork. Her unique interpretation of subject matter is graphic and bold.
Barbara Dessi lives on the beautiful island of Sardinia in the Mediterranean Sea. After completing a Bachelor's degree in Literature, Barbara began working as an illustrator of books for children. Barbara is a self-taught artist. Her work is delicate, fresh and fanciful.
musician who lives and works in Cebu City which is located on the eastern shore of Cebu Island in the Philippines. Ritche's imaginative style is bright and dynamic.
Helen H. Wu was born and raised in Hefei, China. She studied in Beijing and Hong Kong before emigrating to the United States where she now lives and works in Atlanta, Georgia. Helen's artistic style is bright and colorful and can be seen in her work as a fine art painter, children's book illustrator, and graphic arts designer.
Sergey Taranik is a successful Russian illustrator of books for children as well as a fine art portrait painter. Sergey lives in southern Russia near the Black Sea. His vivid Fairy Tale characters and scenes are at once dramatic and playful!
That was 50 years ago and the Wells brothers never strayed far from their roots. They ranched together, rodeoed together, and worked on several projects together.
