Saturday, May 31, 2009
| An Evening with Fred Saturday, May 31, 2009 | |
| Seriously, who is Fred? His full name is Frederick C. Wilda and he is an artist, painting from his experiences in the world of minerals and natural history. Operating under the business name Natures Finest Creations, take the time to browse his web site. Click on any image here to see more. Saturday evening, June 3th, we have asked Fred to join us for dinner and to set out for your enjoyment his selection of limited edition prints of his original and unique art work of minerals. We will set up a viewing gallery in the After Hours Room at the Pavilion, where you can study his work and if so inclined, purchase his limited edition prints. Fred has quickly become one of the preeminent mineral artist of our time and rightfully deserves all accolades. He has worked on commission for commercial and private collectors of art, done illustration for books and publications, and has created a large selection of original mineral art, recreated in limited edition prints. Many of these prints and some originals are available for purchase. |  Aquamarine & Mica, Pakistan | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Extremely creative, his series of mineral art depicting monthly birthstone crystals are unique. Often these crystals are from specimens he self collected. This one is for January. "Almandine Garnet" Painting based upon specimens collected by Fred Wilda at The Hole-in-the-Ground Quarry, Mount Apatite, Auburn, Maine Image Size: 8 1/2" x 11", (with mat): 11" x 14" |  |
| His abilities as an artist are unlimited and once a subject matter grabs his attention, he is tireless in his pursuit to capture the essence of that subject! Here is an example of a North American Black Bear, where he has capture the power and majesty of this animal. | |||
 | "Eminent Domain" 22" x 30", Oil on Masonite Limited Edition Prints Available click for close up. "The sun is just rising. Our bear has been roaming for sometime and after working his way through the dew covered underbrush, he pauses briefly to inspect his deep woods pond. This is part of his territory and he needs to patrol it constantly. He is the boss here." | ||
 | "Stewardite" North Groton, NH LIMITED EDITION 11" x 17" Matted Print (30) |  | |
| Fred's gifts and talent are extraordinary .... need we say more! | |||
| "Stegosaurus" LIMITED EDITION: 11" x 17" Matted Print (50) FRAMED ORIGINAL: 16" x 20" Watercolor |
| Fred's commissioned art work projects are in many quarters. His one of a kind paintings always capture the essence of the subject matter. For last years Workshop, he took a commission to paint one of the worlds best gem phenakite crystals, found right here in Maine. The painting and the crystal were unveiled during the evening (see more). He is also currently illustrating a soon to be published book on the Palermo Mine in North Groton, New Hampshire. All Registrants are eligible to attend this evening on the first Saturday, and Fred will be available the entire evening .... and probably for breakfast! and with luck, he'll also be offering pony rides :>) - inside joke, i couldn't resist! |
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