Summary Art comes in many forms from Sidney Wildesmith. He is an accomplished landscape painter influenced by the Hudson River School painters and specifically by legendary landscape painter A.D. Greer, with whom he studied for years. His influences have also been enriched by the vibrant art community of Santa Fe, New Mexico, where he lived for nearly 25 years. Trained as a biologist, naturalist and educator, he started his professional career working as an interpretive naturalist in Minnesota State Parks. His deep knowledge and love of the earth drives his artistic expression. His desire to inspire an understand ing and appreciation for the wonder and beauty of the earth led him to create the National Parks Touring Artists Program, through which he provided art classes and programming to park visitors as Artist-In- Residence in various National Parks, including Yellowstone, Redwood, Canyonlands and Mesa Verde. He was declared one of Grumbacher's Platinum Artists for his achievements in teaching art to the public. Currently he is expanding his artistic quest through video, often embellished with his original musical work, which he composes, performs and records. He has had numerous one-man shows that carry the theme “The Path is Beauty.” He has a deep appreciation for the life of the artist and the long and personal path that guides the soul to continue the creative quest.
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