Welcome to Wildlife Renditions
Artist - Lloyd N Ulmer
Wildlife Renditions
Artist Statement
My reasons for rendering the magnificence of animals in the wild comes from a deep desire to capture and share its beauty. When I decide on a subject I specifically choose it because I wish to convey its special characteristics that embodies its soul.
As a wildlife artist and lover of the great outdoors I am keenly aware of the ongoing struggles that we as humans perpetuate while coexisting with the natural world. Through
my renditions of wildlife I want to share my reverence for the animal world with the hopes that my work will evoke the same sense of reverence to the viewer. My aspirations
are to someday become collect-able enough to donate some proceeds of the sales of my work to wildlife conservation efforts. Therefore I chose the name Wildlife Renditions as
the name of this endeavor because my efforts are more about the special meaning of the subject and not so much about me as the artist.
When I set out to compose a piece I begin with research. I want to gain an insight about the animals existence as well as what life is like for that animal. Starting with this step in
the process helps me to visualize what I want to convey. I feel that the best way to study an animal is to observe them first hand in order to capture their mannerisms while sketching, photographing and making notes to take back to the studio. This part of the
process is just as exciting for me as executing the rendition on canvas or paper in the studio.
Lloyd N Ulmer
Summary of Qualifications
Since 2011 I have actively rededicated my efforts in my quest to become an established fine artist while specializing in depicting wildlife and the outdoors. My primary mediums are watercolor, acrylic, colored pencil, scratch board and graphite. I have also created pieces in bronze as well as wood carvings.
I am currently employed full time by a large retail warehouse company. While not at work I dedicate at least 20 hours a week to research and developing my craft as a wildlife artist.
Education
I graduated in 1981 from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelors degree in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Graphic Design.
Professional Experience
While finishing my last semester of college in 1981 and for a year after I graduated I worked for Buffalo Bronze Works in Sedona, Arizona assisting in the casting process for well known cowboy and southwestern artists like John Hampton, Buck McCain & Susan Kliewer.
Among some of the collectors of my art they include two in Tucson AZ, one in Glendale, AZ in Puyallup, WA a couple in Oklahoma, two in Lincoln CA, one in Albuquerque and in the Woodland CA area.
In early 2016 I was contracted to complete a series of floral illustrations for a honey jar label for BZ BEE Pollination Inc. from Esparta, CA.
In spring of 2017 I was commissioned to paint a large scene of a group of Giraffes for the same folks in
Puyallup WA. Also I have been commissioned by two collectors in Lincoln, CA and another in Albuquerque, NM.
Among several entries in art contests my entries were accepted in the Federal Duck Stamp Contest in 2018 , 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022
My entry of a mountain lion portrait was accepted to be featured in the 2023 Arizona - sonoran desert museum calendar.
In the fall of 2022 and spring of 2023 my art was featured at the Baldwin Gallery at the Arizona Desert Museum.
In 2022 I was commissioned to paint a depiction of a cheetah closing in on a gazelle for a collector in the state of Washington.
For the 2023 California Duck Stamp art contest I entered a piece depicting a ringed neck duck pair and placed 3rd by the judges.
For the 2023 Federal Duck Stamp Art Contest I entered a piece depicting a Ringed neck pair and was able to make it to the second round of judging.
In the 2024 fall art festival at the Baldwin Gallery in the Sonoran Desert Museum my piece depicting a burrowing owl was featured and sold during the exhibition.
In the 2024 spring art festival at the Baldwin Gallery in the Arizona Sonoran Desert Museum my piece depicting an Ocelot was featured and sold during the exhibition.