The Latham family of artists, from the USA, will be showing their wildlife paintings at one of the leading wildlife art exhibitions in Britain.

Hastings, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/23/2006 -- The Lathams, a family of wildlife artists from the United States, will be exhibiting their artwork together for the first time in Britain at the TWASI wildlife art exhibition near London. The family of artists will be showing their watercolor paintings in the 14th Annual Exhibition of The Wildlife Art Society International (TWASI) at the Port Lympne Mansion in Kent, England. This year's exhibition will be Bonnie Latham's premiere at the international show. The exhibition highlights some of the region's leading wildlife artists. The British society is dedicated to promoting artists rendering wildlife in their art and drawing attention to wildlife species conservation and preservation.

The event is held on the grounds of the Howletts and Port Lympne Wild Animal Parks. The organization hosts a conservation program that is devoted to the preservation of endangered species of wildlife through captive breeding and releasing the rare animals into their natural habitat. Some of the species that are a part of the program include Gorillas, Black Rhinos, Siberian and Indian Tigers, African Elephants, Primates, and numerous other threatened species. The program is one of the most respected in Europe.

The Lathams are a family of artists painting animals, birds, and nature. Karen and her two daughters, Rebecca and Bonnie, paint primarily in finely detailed watercolor and exhibit their paintings extensively in galleries and museums around the United States and abroad. They hold memberships in numerous prestigious fine art societies around the world and have been active in fundraising and promoting the conservation of wildlife and habitat that is rendered in their work.

For additional information, http://www.lathamstudios.com or

Contact: artists@lathamstudios.com
Phone: 651.438.9944

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Bonnie Latham Named Artist of the Year

Hastings, MN -- (ReleaseWire) -- 10/20/2006 -- Bonnie Latham's watercolor rendering of a canvasback has been selected as the 2007 Minnesota Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print Artist of the Year. Her artwork will be reproduced as a limited edition print and distributed to 2007 sponsor members of the Minnesota Ducks Unlimited.

Ducks Unlimited (ducks.org) was founded in 1937 with a primary mission of habitat conservation. Today, DU has conserved over 11,000,000 acres of valuable wildlife habitat in North America. "I am pleased to be a part of a program like this." says artist, Bonnie Latham, "I am hopeful that this piece will generate more funds for Ducks Unlimited, helping them raise funds to help restore wetlands for ducks and other wildlife." She adds, "The cause (of conservation) is very important to me."

Bonnie Latham's artwork will complete the series of sponsor prints by the Latham family. Bonnie's mother, Karen Latham, was the 2005 MN Artist of the Year with her piece "Blue Bills" and her sister, Rebecca Latham, was featured as the 2006 Minnesota Artist of the Year for her painting "Afternoon Light – Canada Goose".

Bonnie Latham is an internationally known wildlife artist specializing in watercolor. Her artwork was selected for the 2000 Federal Junior Duck Stamp and has been exhibited in the Smithsonian Institution as well as numerous galleries and exhibitions around the world. She is a member of numerous respected wildlife art societies in the United States and Europe. Bonnie has a deep concern for wildlife and the environment. Through her work, she has generated thousands of dollars for the conservation and rehabilitation of wild animals and habitats.

For additional information, http://www.lathamstudios.com or
Contact: artists@lathamstudios.com
Phone: 651.438.9944

Latham Studios - Wildlife & Nature Art
Karen, Rebecca, & Bonnie Latham
Hastings, Minnesota USA
651.438.9944
www.lathamstudios.com
artists@lathamstudios.com

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