Bio
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Dupuis-Rosen has been creating art for over 20 years. Although
skilled in many media, she has focused her efforts in the unique
area of wildlife art in watercolor. Over the last 8 years, she
has sold art and donated her time and artwork to a number of
wildlife conservation efforts around the world. These organizations
include (1) Wildlife Conservation Network, an organization that
supports independent, community-based wildlife conservation efforts
around the world; (2) Cheetah Conservation Botswana in Africa;
(3) Snow Leopard Conservancy, led by Rod and Darla Hilliard;
(4) Small Cat Conservation Alliance, led by Dr. Jim Sanderson; |
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(5) Wild Cat
Education and Conservation Fund, located in the Bay area of California
that provides educational programs to schools regarding wild
cats; (6) EARS, Elephants of Africa Rescue Society; (7) Ethiopian
Wolf Conservation Program and many other organizations. More
information on these organizations can be found in the "Contacts"
section.
Linda has traveled extensively
worldwide to visit the natural habitats of the wildlife that
she paints. The feeling and emotion that are evoked from her
paintings come from her experiencing first hand the sights, sounds,
and smells of the local terrain. Many of her paintings are based
on original photographs taken by her husband, David Rosen. Her
travels have included multiple trips to southern Africa including
the rich wildlife preserves and parks in and around the Okavango
Delta in Botswana, Kruger Park in South Africa, Etosha Park in
Namibia, and regions along the Zambezi River in Zimbabwe and
Zambia. She has also spent time in South and Central America
including the Pantanal region of Brazil and the rain forests
of Peru, Bolivia, Costa Rica, and Belize.
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Her most recent
project is in collaboration with artist Rochelle Mason. Together,
we are showcasing, in an international traveling exhibit, all
the 36 wild cats of the world. Dr. Jim Sanderson, of The Small
Cat Conservation Alliance, has helped provide references of several
new reclassifications of wildcat subspecies so that our wild
cats are properly identified and fully represented.
Linda’s goal is to share
her interpretation of the beauty in nature and to help bring
an awareness to the public of what our role, as human beings,
is towards our environment and wildlife. We need to realize our
responsibilities towards maintaining our connection to the environment
and to help prevent the extinction of any species. Everyone can
make a difference in the world, big or small. If we each choose
just one animal, one plant, one neighborhood, one animal shelter,
or whatever moves you and commit whatever possible in time or
financial support, we WILL make a positive difference.
Linda can
be reached at:
510-727-0399
ldupuisrosen@msn.com
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