The painting "That Look", which features a chocolate labrador retriever holding an American wigeon, was selected from numerous entries by artists from around the country to be the 2007 Idaho Ducks Unlimited Sponsor print. The print will be released and available through both Idaho Ducks Unlimited and Mathios Studios sometime in October. Please continue to check the Mathios Studios website for release dates.

The painting "Late Arrivals" has been selected as the 2007 Oregon Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print. This is the sixth time since 1999 that Peter has taken top honors in his home state.

The painting features over 100 Canada geese in detail! Within the geese are 5 different subspecies and two banded geese. One is a banded Dusky Canada goose (red collar) and one, which is tougher to find, is a banded Cackling Canada goose (yellow collar). The Willamette Valley is the primary wintering ground for the threatened Dusky Canada goose and therefore employs a unique harvest management system in the area. Hunters are required to be able to identify the geese in flight and must pass an exam to be able to hunt in the Northwest portion of the state.

As with the Idaho print, this print will be released sometime later in the year. Please continue to check the website for updates.

For thirty years, Bob Eubanks (The Newlywed Show, TV Bloopers, ect.) and his son Trace(both pictured at right) have hosted this unique and private art show on their expansive ranch in Santa Ynez, CA. Peter has been selected to participate in this special event November 11th & 12th. The show features only original paintings by close to 70 of the countries finest Wildlife, Western, and Landscape artists and sculptors who are all in attendance. There is also a ranch style barbeque hosted by Bob. If you are interested in attending the show please contact Peter at pmathios@comcast.net, call him at 541-812-0358, or click on the link below for a special invitation to a one of a kind event.

Three of Peter's original paintings have been selected for this years Wild Wings Fall Festival October 6-7. This is the annual showcase of original paintings created by Wild Wings' artists. Peter will be in attendance at this years show held at the Wild Wings Gallery and at the City Hall Ballroom in Lake City, Minnesota. There will also be wildlife demonstrations, artist demonstrations, retriever demonstrations and live music. The highlight of the weekend is the poster signing. People who attend the show receive a poster that they can take around to each artist who has an image on the poster. Each artist will sign their particular image in gold resulting in a beautifully signed poster. For more information about this event click on the link below.

Many people derive great joy from collecting original paintings. They enjoy finding treasures while traveling, surfing the internet, or attending art shows They also enjoy displaying these finds in their homes and showing them off to their friends and family. Normally, a personal tour of a home proudly includes the displayed artwork, where it was purchased, and the name of the artist.

Owning a piece of art adds quality to a persons life by enhancing the decoration of a room or hallway, by allowing a person to escape into a place or time, and by allowing a person to experience an emotion or memory. A lifetime of enjoyment and inspiration often comes from artwork that offers these qualities.

Owning an original piece of art is thought of by many to be unaffordable and unnattainable. This is simply not true - most artists and galleries (including Mathios Studios) offer small, very affordable originals and they also offer payment plans for that 'must have' painting.

The value of an image can far outweigh the cost of owning it -especially as the years grow. Another fact is owning an original by emerging or established artists increases one's level of prestige. As the artist's career grows so does that prestige (as well as the value of your painting).

An original painting can be a part of, or the start of, your collection. The above original - "Spring Chickens" is 7"x12" (relatively small) and is available for $495. If you are interested in this or would like to see more original paintings please contact Peter Mathios or follow the link below.

The painting "Into The Open" has been selected to be a part of a biennial group exhibition called the Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibition sponsored by the Ohio Valley Art League. The opening reception is September 30th in the Stagg Room of the Henderson Fine Arts Center in Henderson, KY from 5:30pm to 7:00pm. The band Nickel Creek will then perform at 7:30pm following the reception.
 

Carl Rungius, one of the major forefathers of wildlife art, was primarily known as a painter of big game. His fidelity to painting directly from life cannot be ignored and puts him at the top of the list as an outdoor painter.

Carl Rungius was born in Germany in 1869and from an early age, he was determined to become an artist. He studied at the Berlin Art Academywhere he was enrolled in design and figure classes but found time to sketch at the zoo. Eventually, he assembled a portfolio of animal drawings and submitted them to Paul Mayerheim, the professor of animal drawing and painting at the Academy.

After studying at the academy, Carl stayed with his parents. His prospects for a successful career in art seemed slim until he was invited to visit his uncle in America. The trip would change Rungius's life forever. At a sportsman show in New York, Carl met Ira Dodge, a Wyoming guide. Dodge invited Carl to come to Wyoming to experience American big game, first hand. This invitation was the opportunity the young painter needed. He would often make studies from the animals he shot---posing them with ropes back in his camp.

In New York, William Hornaday, the first director of the New York Zoological society, discovered Rungius. Hornaday introduced the artist to the wealthy patrons who were critical to Runguis's success in his career. Hornaday was responsible for many of Rungius commissions in the following years. He also introduced him to the lucrative world of illustration, which was in its golden age.

Carl Rungius was concerned that his focus on wildlife was hurting his reputation as a serious painter. To remedy this, he began focusing on the landscape and entering national shows. His trips to the Canadian Rockies helped influence this change of focus. As he matured, Rungius changed his painting style, moving away from the academic approach he was taught in Germany. His palette lightened and he incorporated many aspects of Impressionism into his painting.

Carl Rungius died of a stroke at his easel in 1959.


 

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