I know my friend and colleague in the Mohican Valley Artists, Bob Walker, is a renowned wildlife artist. His work speaks for itself, and is even better in person. You can see much of it at the “Gallery on Main” in Loudonville.

Prior to the “Wildlife Weekend” at the Wolf Creek Grist Mill in Loudonville last April, I was inspired to do some wildlife portraits, myself. I do not consider myself a wildlife artist, but I have always been impressed by the work of some famous wildlife artists such as Robert Bateman, Carl Brenders, Ray Harris-Ching, and the Canadian great, George McLean.

Several of my wildlife portraits currently hang in the Gallery on Main in Loudonville, to include: “Polar Bear”, “Cougar”, “Gray Wolf” and “Fox”. There is always something exciting about trying to get the fur and texture and look of these wonderful animals just right. I have also done portraits of a grizzly bear, a moose and Dall and Bighorn sheep that can be seen on the Mohican Valley Website.

In order for you all to get a chance to see these, and other paintings in person, we are making every effort to stay open with weekend hours through the cold winter (weather permitting). We figure if our friend below can stand it, maybe we can too! Looking forward to your visit!

Ed Hayes, Mohican Valley Artists