Clinton Jammer Biography

Clinton Jammer

CANADIAN WILDLIFE ARTIST

 

I'm a self-taught Wildlife Artist, born and raised in Port Perry, Ontario. I began drawing in pen and ink when I was 3 or 4 years of age, but it wasn’t until my late 20s that I began to approach painting seriously. I’m a long-time supporter of nature and wildlife  onservation, having raised tens of thousands of dollars over the years for various organizations and causes through donated paintings and sponsored print sales.

My paintings are highly detailed and realistic (often mistaken as photographs), and reflect the strong influence nature has always had on my life. Fishing, canoeing, portaging and back country camping have been my hobbies (and passions) since I was a young boy, each excursion leaving fond and powerful memories etched into my soul.

As a Wildlife Artist, there’s always something on my wildlife research trip wish list. So, when I’m not in my studio painting, I’m either travelling the globe gathering first-hand research of all species of wildlife in their natural habitat or planning the next excursion! So far, I have travelled to South Africa, Botswana, Alaska, British Columbia, Yukon Territory, Northwest Territories, Colombia, St. Lucia, Costa Rica, Yellowstone National Park and Brazil.

My most recent trip in August 2015 took me to the infamous Pantanal region in Brazil. The Pantanal is a natural habitat encompassing the world’s largest tropical wetland area and sprawls over an area estimated at between 140,000 and 195,000 square kilometres. The Pantanal ecosystem is thought to be home to 1000 bird species, 400 fish species, 300 mammalian species, 480 reptile species and over 9000 different subspecies of invertebrates. Among the rarest animals to inhabit the wetland of the Pantanal are the marsh deer and the giant river otter. Parts of the Pantanal are also home to many endangered or threatened species, including the hyacinth macaw, the crowned solitary eagle, the maned wolf, the bush dog, the South American tapir and the giant anteater. Common species in the Pantanal include the capybara and the yacare caiman. The Pantanal is also home to one of the largest and healthiest jaguar populations on Earth, which definitely was the main draw for me.

Many people have asked me why I paint. I paint as a visual expression of my passion and appreciation for wildlife and nature. I believe we are all stewards of nature, and my goal is to help protect and preserve our natural environment by painting images of its unique creatures and untouched landscapes so that when viewed, they not only tell a story, but also elicit a feeling.

 Awards & Honours

2015 – designed Baby Raccoon $20 Fine Silver Coin for Royal Canadian Mint
2015 – designed Baby Black Bear $2 Coin for Royal Canadian Mint
2015 – Finalist, International Artist magazine Annual Wildlife Competition
2013 – “Iridescence” painting chosen for Ontario Federation of Anglers & Hunters Conservation Lottery Print Program
2013 – Third Place, The Artist’s Magazine Annual Art Competition
2013 – Finalist, International Artist magazine Annual Wildlife Competition
2013 – “Turbulent Waters” and “Time Out” paintings chosen as Ducks Unlimited National Sponsor Prints
2013/2012 – Finalist, Art Renewal Center International Salon Competition
2012 – Multi-Finalist, David Shepherd Wildlife Artist of the Year Competition
2012/2011 – Finalist, Art Renewal Center International Salon Competition
2011 – Third Place, International Artist Magazine Annual Wildlife Competition
2008 – “A Moment’s Grace” painting chosen as Ducks Unlimited 2008 Ontario Sponsor Print
2005/2002/2001 – Ducks Unlimited National Art Portfolio
2003 – “Artist of the Year”, Ducks Unlimited National Art Portfolio

 

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