Focus
on Nature ®
WILDCATS OF THE WORLD
Raising
awareness about our world's wildcatsWILDCATS OF THE WORLD
Wildcat Exhibit Home
Wildcats by Rochelle Mason
Wildcats by Linda
DuPuis-Rosen
Rochelle's homepage
Linda's homepage
Visitors to the Focus on Nature ®: Wildcats of the World exhibit also learn how scientists like Dr. Jim Sanderson, of Small Cat Conservation Alliance, study elusive small cats in the wild using innovative methods.
Dr. Jim
Sanderson
with a flat-headed cat
with a flat-headed cat
Shipping . . .
You
will be shipping the 36
works to
and
from the San Francisco area in 5
horizontal,
professionally-built wood crates (with skids).
1 crate @ 27x31x15"
1 crate @ 33x39x16"
3 crates @ 34x45x21"
Total cubic footage: 75
Total weight: approx 425 lbs
1 crate @ 27x31x15"
1 crate @ 33x39x16"
3 crates @ 34x45x21"
Total cubic footage: 75
Total weight: approx 425 lbs
The artists .
. .
Rochelle Mason
Rochelle's mission is to raise awareness about endangered species through art. “I strive to help people understand that the animals which share our world are trying to have a life, just like you and me”.
Linda DuPuis-Rosen
Linda's goals are to share the beauty of wildlife with those who haven't experienced it first-hand, and to bring about an emotional connection with these animals and concern for their fate in the wild.
Exhibit Sponsors . . .
Rochelle Mason
Rochelle's mission is to raise awareness about endangered species through art. “I strive to help people understand that the animals which share our world are trying to have a life, just like you and me”.
Linda DuPuis-Rosen
Linda's goals are to share the beauty of wildlife with those who haven't experienced it first-hand, and to bring about an emotional connection with these animals and concern for their fate in the wild.
Exhibit Sponsors . . .
Laser Light Photographics &
Printmaking, Inc.
7960 Soquel Dr. Suite J
Aptos, CA 95003
ARTSCANS STUDIO, INC.
11924 W. Jefferson Bl, Ste A,
Culver City, CA 90230
7960 Soquel Dr. Suite J
Aptos, CA 95003
ARTSCANS STUDIO, INC.
11924 W. Jefferson Bl, Ste A,
Culver City, CA 90230
© 1998-2008 Rochelle J. Mason and © 2006-2008 Linda DuPuis Rosen. All rights reserved to each artist. All artwork on this site has been registered with the United States Copyright Office and may not be reproduced for any reason without written permission from Rochelle Mason and Linda DuPuis-Rosen.
from around the world.
Never before have all 36 species of wildcats from around the world been represented in one exhibit. Focus on Nature ®: Wildcats of the World is a collection of 36 framed prints from oil paintings by endangered species artist Rochelle Mason and watercolor paintings from wildlife artist Linda DuPuis-Rosen. In addition to representing the 9 familiar big cats, this fascinating series brings much-needed attention to the rich and diverse family of 27 small cats, weighing less than 45 pounds, many of which have never been studied in the wild. The artist's works sensitively reflect the individual characteristics of each cat with a delightful infusion of "personality", which brings life to every vivid image.
Focus on Nature ®: Wildcats of the World is approximately 110 linear feet in size and is available from early 2008 on. The rental fee for an 8-week period is $1500 plus shipping to/from the San Francisco area. For venues with less space, a smaller format may be available.
Please let us know how we can tailor Focus on Nature ®: Wildcats of the World to meet your individual needs.
"Focus on Nature ®: Wildcats of the World" Events
Feline Conservation Federation Annual Convention, Dallas, Texas July 25 - 28, 2007
Felid Biology & Conservation Conference, Oxford, UK September 17-21, 2007
Pacific Grove Museum of Natural History, Pacific Grove, California October 13 - December 29, 2007
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The artwork . . .
Thirty-six beautifully-framed, high-quality prints bring to life the fascinating felines that share our world, many of which remain largely undiscovered. Rochelle's oil paintings are reproduced on canvas, range in size from 9x12" to 24x30" (most cats represented are life-size) and are framed uniformly in black wood. Linda's watercolor paintings are reproduced on paper and uniformly matted and framed in black wood (most to 24x36") and protected under plexi-glass. The smaller format consists of (36) 16x20" fine art prints on paper.
The text panels . . .
Each entertaining, easy-to-read, 5x7" panel gives insight into the wildcat's life including:
* where he lives and what the surroundings are like
* remarkable adaptations to these surroundings
* what he likes to eat based on his size
* a current distribution map
Ancillary programming . . .
Both Linda and Rochelle may be available for lectures to discuss how they researched the wildcats and created their works, including amusing anecdotes. Please contact them through R. Mason Fine Arts at Rmasonfinearts@aol.com
Dr. Jim Sanderson, Small Cat Conservation Alliance, may be available to talk about his latest research efforts to study small cats in the wild - from high in the Andes to deep in the jungles of Borneo. Please contact Dr. Sanderson at gato_andino@yahoo.com
Dr.
Laurence Frank of lion
conservation.org may be
available to share information about his 2 conservation projects in
Africa to save the African lion in unprotected areas while helping
local people benefit from living with these large cats. Please contact
Dr. Frank at lgfrank@berkeley.edu
Other wildcat conservation organizations:Rebecca Kline, Cheetah Conservation Botswana
Barbara and Rob Dicely,
Clouded Leopard
ProjectBarbara and Rob Dicely,
Unframed prints from the series can be made available for purchase in museum gift shops. Proceeds from these print sales will be donated to participating wildcat conservation organizations.
For exhibit availability and further information please contact:
Rochelle or Linda
Wildcats of the World Traveling Exhibit
808.985.7311 or 510.727.0399
Wildcatexhibit@aol.com