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Western Hunting and Conservation Expo - 2025
In February of 2025, I was given an honorable opportunity to create an original piece for the Mule Deer Foundation. I drew live, in front of over 50,000 attendees, over the course of 3 days.
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Expo attendees could watch the live drawing as they entered the main doors. I made myself available to meet attendees and answer any questions regarding the process.
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Matt Messerly, a talented photographer and framer from Salt Lake City, UT generously donated a custom made barnwood frame to supplement the piece.
More of Matt's work can be viewed here:
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*The original piece was based on a photograph given with permission by C.Newman
Emmett Burroughs, the original founder of the Mule Deer Foundation was present at the expo and stopped by to show his appreciate and support of the live drawing.
Mr. Burroughs, was kind enough to share his vision and motivation behind the MDF. It was one of the most humbling experiences that truly made me stop and look at where I was at.
Conservation Funds
Auctioned off by the one and only John Bain, the original went on to raise $25,000 donated to The Mule Deer Foundation.
