 Gary Robert Swanson was
born and raised on a small farm just south of Sioux Falls, South
Dakota. The Swanson family migrated to Southern California in
the mid 50's, and it was there that Gary began his career with the
wild creatures of the world. He worked as a taxidermist, museum
curator, conservationist and finally as an artist.
Gary has traveled to
nearly every game field on earth so that he may seek out the secret
haunts of the wildlife. For Gary, the freedom power and romance
of the outdoors are vital part of his creative process. The
authentic and often romantic nature of his realism and what continues
to drive him to capture those rare and precious moments on canvas that
will guarantee his works to be remembered forever.
Gary has received
many honors and awards. He has received Gold Medals, Judges
awards, Best of Show and many more. In 1993 he was named
"Legend Of Wildlife Art" by leading wildlife conservation
organization. Gary's time honored method of oil painting on
linen canvas with a technique mastered over years of study, have
brought collectors from the world over to Gary's exhibition and show.
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