| Sallie Lynn Davis began her career in 1987 with pen and ink detailed
renderings of wildlife. She was first published in Tide Pools, a
California literary journal, that same year. Having studied with world
renowned wildlife artists Robert Bateman, Simon Combes, Gamini Ratnavira, John
Seerey-Lester, Carl Brenders and Stephen Quiller, Davis is best known for
her realistic depictions of endangered animals that excite and becken viewers to share
her concern and passion for preserving them in the wild.
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| Sallie Lynn Davis |
"I intend my paintings to be more than just good art," says Davis. "I hope that people go away from spending time with my paintings feeling inspired and aware, wanting to learn more about the subject, interested in preserving nature and the environment. To me, that means realism without compromise and calls for total honesty in the art and complete commitment to each concept."
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| "Moluccan Cockatoo" ©2000 |
A naturalist, Davis draws upon her lifelong personal experience with animals and keen observational skills to achieve in-depth and accurate representations of her subjects. "I eat, sleep, dream, and live to observe nature every day," says the artist. During a mobile tenting safari in South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe, she was able to immerse herself in the environment with the animals she paints. She strives to put down in paint exactly what people would see if they witnessed the scene themselves. Davis' portraits invite viewers to linger by capturing the expression, movement, playfulness and curiosity of her subjects.
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| "Afternoon Chat, Scarlet Macaws"©2001 |
"Accuracy and detail are extremely important to me," says Davis. "I pour all my creative energy into making the painting speak to the viewer in a unique way. If I¹ve done my job right, the viewer will not be able to put the image out of his or her mind. It will return again and again and engage a spark of passion about protecting and preserving nature."
Davis' talent as a wildlife artist is also showcased through her life-size murals. The time she spent in Africa provided invaluable reference for the recent completion of an 8' by 12' mural of five zebra commissioned by a private art collector. She is currently in the process of painting a mural that will transform a veterinary waiting room into a tropical rainforest filled with birds from all over the world.
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| "Morning Wetland Waders"©2001 |
Davis' paintings and life-size murals are in private and public collections in Canada, Europe, Japan and the United States. Her "Endangered Vantage Point, Northern Douc Langurs" original pastel was recently acquired for their permanent collection by the World Museum of Natural History in Palm Springs, California.
Among the galleries and events where Davis¹ artwork has been featured, some of her favorites include Reflections of Nature, La Quinta Arts Festival, San Bernardino Museum of Art Wildlife Show, Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, and the Oceanside Museum of Art.
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| "Damara Zebra Portrait" |
Davis is affiliated with the San Diego Museum of Art, Artists Guild, Wildlife Artists Association, Fathom Wildlife Preservation, Oceanside Museum of Art and the Artists Alliance. She also serves on the board of directors of the African Conservancy. Davis currently resides in La Conner, Washington with her parrot companions Tillie, Rascal and Kermie Macaw.
"It is my sincere wish that you enjoy your visit through my internet gallery and that you find the very painting, print or commission idea that you have been searching for."
"Remember, I am always available to discuss your ideas and, if you don't see exactly what you are looking for, we can create it! I look forward to talking with you and to creating your dream."
P.O. Box 942
La Conner, Washington 98257
Phone 360•630•0433
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| Davis painting the 8' x 12' commissioned "Okavango Morning" |
