Michael Cloncs - Fine Art Inspired by Nature

Here is a list of people/places (some on the web, and some not) that have been helpful in many ways. Some are fellow artists who have inspired me and provided guidance in some way. Others are friends, or individuals I have worked with in the past. Enjoy their sites! A special comment about Bart and the Siegrist's...These artists were kind enough to respond to questions I posed. They have motivated me to work even more diligently at my art. They are great rolemodels for young and old.

				Bart Rulon is a superb wildlife artist. He specializes in painting birds, but also does various mammals and landscapes when inspired to do so. Bart has a hand full of limited edition prints. He also is quite the photographer and has authored multiple books on step-by-step painting and photo references. Visit him on the web at http://www.bartrulon.com

Wes and Rachelle Siegrist ... Two great wildlife artists, in whose works one truly experiences Nature, and their passion to share their love for the natural World. Visit them on the web at http://www.artofwildlife.com

				The Village Cratfsman - in Atwood, Illinois...near Arthur I have a few hundred 2-D // 3-D pieces there. Along with my artwork ,my Amish friends-Lori, Ronnie, Loreen and LaMar Schlabach show and craft Amish furniture. I have paintings prints paper mache and wired work in their shop. It is a beautifully arranged shop. I have no better friends, nor supporters than the Schlabachs and the Wilbur Miller family. There is NO better quality furniture in the world-in my opinion. They are truly artists in WOOD, in Atwood. Lori is in charge of my artwork. Lori is an excellent portrait artist. We hope to exhibit some of her work in the near future. Her Uncle, Wilbur Miller [Merle] is a great artist also. We desire to get him aboard our site. for directions call 217-578-3834

Paleo Enterprises: A Great Fossil and Artifact Site Visit them on the web at http://www.paleoenterprises.com