By Antony De Wet, Observer contributor
Salmon Arm artist Valerie Rogers joins some of Canada91裸聊视频檚 most prestigious artists. Rogers91裸聊视频 painting, Bathing Bear, is one of 11 pieces selected by hundreds of submissions from artists across Canada to be part of a prestigious project.
91裸聊视频淭he National Art Portfolio is a unique program that not only promotes our country91裸聊视频檚 outstanding natural artists, but the growing need to conserve the natural areas that inspires their work,91裸聊视频 says Michaela Bell, Ducks Unlimited91裸聊视频檚 national manager of retail operations.
By donating her artwork to Ducks Unlimited Canada, Rogers is helping raise funds for wetland conservation.
Paintings selected for Ducks Unlimited91裸聊视频檚 National Art Portfolio are made into high-quality prints for use in Ducks Unlimited91裸聊视频檚 fundraising initiatives. Money raised supports wetland conservation work, scientific research, and education programs. Wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems on the planet: they naturally clean water; prevent floods and droughts; and help mitigate the effects of climate change by holding large amounts of carbon.
91裸聊视频淒ucks Unlimited has a strong relationship with Canadian artists like Valerie Rogers,91裸聊视频 says Bell. 91裸聊视频淚91裸聊视频檓 confident her painting will be very successful in helping us raise the money we need to continue our wetland conservation work.91裸聊视频
Rogers credits extensive time spent in the mountains and woods, observing animals and watching how they live, as the inspiration for her artwork. In her painting, Bathing Bear, she gives people a glimpse into the private life of a grizzly bear.
91裸聊视频淕rizzly bears have a high degree of intelligence, curiosity, and a sense of humour,91裸聊视频 says Rogers. 91裸聊视频淭his painting was created to highlight those bear characteristics.91裸聊视频
Artwork by Valerie Rogers, and other Canadian nature artists, are being sold at Ducks Unlimited community fundraising events, on art auction easels in businesses across the country and online at www.ducks.ca.
Ducks Unlimited is the leader in wetland conservation. They are a registered charity partnering with government, industry, non-profit organizations, and landowners, to conserve ecologically critical wetlands.