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The World of Nature in Miniature; Paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist

West Baton Rouge Museum in Port Allen, LA


The World of Nature in Miniature: Paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist
Produced by David J. Wagner, L.L.C.
David J. Wagner, Ph.D., Curator/Tour Director

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The West Baton Rouge Museum, Port Allen, LA
Sunday, May 16 through Saturday, July 31, 2010

GUEST APPEARANCE: 2:30-4:30 Sunday, June 13, 2010: There was a presentation and lecture by Wes Siegrist on The History of Miniature Art and David J. Wagner, Ph.D. on Nature in Art History immediately followed by an exhibition Gallery Walk conducted by Wes and Rachelle and book signings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist and David J. Wagner, Curator/Tour Director.

The West Baton Rouge Museum, 845 N. Jefferson Avenue, Port Allen, LA 70767
(225) 336-2422; www.westbatonrougemuseum.com

Tour Venues:
  • Sept. 4 - Nov. 28, 2010: Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure, Salina, KS; (785) 827-9488; www.rollinghillswildlife.com GUEST APPEARANCE: Sunday, October 3, 2010 @6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m : Gallery Walk by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist to discuss their work and field questions about miniatures. The Museum will be offering half-price admission to the general public during the evening to attend our exhibit and see the rest of the museum displays. (Powerpoint Presentation on the The History of Miniature Art and art programs for the kids are pending.)
  • December 11, 2010 - March 13, 2011: Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ; (520) 883-3024; www.desertmuseum.org/arts/
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, Tucson, AZ

Photograph of Wasson Peak by David J. Wagner

WORKSHOP
Friday, January 14 - Sunday, January 16, 2011: "The Techniques of Working in Miniature Art".

Explore the enchanting world of miniature art with two of the nation's premiere miniaturists, Wes & Rachelle Siegrist. Watch them demonstrate techniques and try your hand at creating one of these diminutive gems of the art world. Learn about the guidelines contemporary miniature art shows and societies follow to preserve and promote working "in little". While all media are acceptable the instructors will be specializing in watercolor on a variety of surfaces.

The class will include a gallery walk by the Siegrists to discuss and field questions about their 50 paintings concurrently on exhibit at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum as well as a Power Point presentation on the history and scope of miniature art today. Miniature Art Society exhibition catalogues will be displayed in the classroom to illustrate the variety of media, technique and styles acceptable in modern miniatures.

This class counts towards the Art Institute's Nature Illustration Certificate. Individuals following this course will need the prerequisites Pencil I and Watercolor I. The workshop is open to all individuals working in their preferred medium. Cost is $365 for Museum members and $405 for non-members. Space is limited and advanced registration is required.

For more information:
Email Wes & Rachelle at siegrist@artofwildlife.com
Or contact the Institute directly at:
Email: arts@desertmuseum.org
Phone: (520) 883-3024
Fax: (520) 883-3043
Mail: 2021 N. Kinney Rd., Tucson, AZ 85743
Website: www.desertmuseum.org/arts/
Maps & Classroom Location (PDF)

Please contact us if you have any questions concerning the workshop.


This exhibition features the fifty paintings listed below. Paintings drawn from the Siegrists' book, The World of Nature in Miniature: Paintings by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist, are noted with the page number after the title.
* Denotes available for purchase/Click to view online (updated August 7, 2010)
The following 20 miniature paintings were added to the exhibition tour starting with Rolling Hills Wildlife Adventure:
Miniature painting book by Wes and Rachelle Siegrist

The World of Nature in Miniature; Exhibition Catalogue of Paintings by Wes & Rachelle Siegrist features the miniature paintings of Wes and Rachelle Siegrist, with a foreword by Dr. David J. Wagner, and an introduction on wildlife art and conservation by Alan Singer. The small dimensioned book contains over 50 of the Siegrists' miniatures reproduced at actual size along with an essay about the environment and conservation in miniature art. The appendixes highlight the various museum exhibitions and select awards featuring the Siegrists' miniature paintings. Click here to preview and order the book.
Wes with Jimmy loading up the crates and boxes for the World of Nature in Miniature exhibition

Wes with Jimmy loading up the crates and boxes for the World of Nature in Miniature exhibition.

Wes and Rachelle Siegrist beside the banner for their exhibition at the West Baton Rouge Museum.

Wes and Rachelle beside the banner for their exhibition at the West Baton Rouge Museum.

Wes and Rachelle Siegrist at their exhibition at the West Baton Rouge Museum.

Wes and Rachelle Siegrist at their exhibition at the West Baton Rouge Museum.

The World of Nature in Miniature exhibition.

The World of Nature in Miniature exhibition.

Wes and Rachelle discuss their miniature paintings and answer questions at their World of Nature in Miniature exhibition

Wes and Rachelle discuss their miniature paintings and answer questions at their World of Nature in Miniature exhibition.

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