24x36 Acrylic painting of a flamingo.

Message from the Artist, James Kiesow
"After painting for more than forty years, I am still wholeheartedly committed to painting what I love - wildlife and nature. I take my inspiration from what I see around me in my home state of Wisconsin as well as on my vacations around the world."
-James Kiesow

"Balancing Act came to fruition after observing the beautiful flamingo. Their color
and grace are unparalleled, and I've tried to display both of those attributes in this
piece."

James is a Signature member of the Society of Animal Artists who resides in Port
Washington, WI. Although largely self-taught, James has done workshops over the
years with such acclaimed wildlife artists as Robert Bateman, Guy Coheleach, Robert
Abbett and John Seery-Lester. His passion for the outdoors, hunting and fishing
gives him the motivation and encouragement to paint what he sees and experiences.

His travels around the world have included such places as Ecuador, Machu Picchu,
Peru, the Galapagos Islands, South Africa, Italy and beautiful locations across the
United States. These destinations have provided an extensive repertoire of
inspiration over the years.

Some of his most recent accomplishments include:
• Juried into the Birds in Art Show in Wausau, WI: 2004, 2014
• Juried into Art in the Animal for Great Lakes Artists Show in Charlevois, MI at
Circle of Arts in 2017
• Juried into WildScapes at Bennington Center for the Arts in Bennington,
Vermont: 2018
• Juried into 2017 Art in the Animal, Society of Animal Artists Shoe, opening at
Hiram Blauvelt Museum in New Jersey: 2017, 2020
• Juried into Artists for Conservation Show, Vancouver, B.C.: 2017 - 2020
• Invitational to Wildlife Biannual at Miller Art Museum, Sturgeon Bay, WI:
2018, 2019, 2020