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D. J. Cleland-Hura resides and works in California
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an avid naturalist and environmentalist, D.J. Cleland-Hura found long
ago that wildlife had captured his heart. For a time, it became the
focus of his professional work and drew him into the rich and fascinating
art of painting. Nature, in its infinite variety, remains his primary
subject matter, although he also studies and paints the figure. Cleland-Hura
grew up on Grosse Ile, a small Michigan island in the mouth of the
Detroit River. In 1993, Cleland-Hura received his Bachelor's degree
in Fine Arts from the University of Michigan School of Art. Shortly
after graduation, he and his future wife, Rikki, moved across the
country to settle in the Seattle area.
To begin his professional career, Cleland-Hura's focus was
working with environmental groups in support of conservation. In 1996
he won the South Carolina Duck Stamp contest, the youngest winner
in its history. Since then he has captured several more. "I am
extremely proud that my artwork has helped raise funds as well as
awareness for conservation". Cleland-Hura's paintings have also
served as inspiration for Pixar Animation Studio's movie Finding Nemo
and are featured in the book The Art of Finding Nemo.
Working out of his home studio in Oakland, CA, Cleland-Hura
paints originals for galleries, shows, and commissions. He participates
annually in a number of national and international exhibitions as
well as invitational shows in many prestigious galleries. He currently
works with galleries around the country to represent both his originals
and reproductions.
EXHIBITIONS
2003 Collectors' Covey Miniature Show; TX
2003 Peppertree Ranch Art Show; Santa Ynez, CA
2003 Masterworks in Miniature Show; Gallery One, Mentor, OH
2002 Friends of the Rainforest Exhibition and Sale; Air Gallery, London,
England
2002 Peppertree Ranch Art Show; Santa Ynez, CA
2002 Masterworks in Miniature Show; Gallery One, Mentor, OH
2001 Peppertree Ranch Art Show; Santa Ynez, CA
2001 Annual Invitational Miniature Show; Howard/Mandville Gallery,
Kirkland, WA
2001 Art of the Animal Kingdom VI; Bennington Center for the Arts,
Bennington,VT
2001 Masterworks in Miniature Show; Gallery One, Mentor, OH
2001 Southeastern Wildlife Exposition; Charleston, SC
2000 - 2002 Peppertree Ranch Art Show; Hidden Hills, CA
2000 Animals in Art; Howard/Mandville Gallery, Kirkland, WA
2000 Christie’s of London Fall Wildlife Art Auction
2000 Birds in Art - Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, Wausau, WI
. . . and many more.
AWARDS
Best of Show at the 1999 California Open Wildlife Art Festival; San
Diego, CA
Winner of the 1998 South Carolina Duck Stamp
Winner of the 1997 Oregon Upland Game Stamp Competition
Winner of the 1997 Ohio Duck Stamp Competition
Winner of the 1996 South Carolina Duck Stamp Competition
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