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Gary Robert Swanson was born on a small farm just south of Sioux Falls, South Dakota where he lived for sixteen years. The Swanson family migrated to Souther california in the mid 50's and it was here that Gary began his career with the wild creatures of the world. He worked as a taxidermist, museum curator, conservationist and finally as an artist. Gary answered his "Call to the Wilds" with sketch pad and a thirst for adventure. He traveled to nearly every game field on earth so that he may seek out the secret haunts of the wildlife. For Gary, the freedom power and romance of the outdoors are vital part of his creative process. The authentic and often romantic nature of his realism and what continues to drive him to capture those rare and precious moments on canvas that will guarantee his works to be remembered forever.
Swanson's art is a culmination of his lifetime with the wild life and his love for the local people all over the world. He is at home by the campfire on the Serengeti or in a spike camp on the wind blown plains of Mongolia. 
Gary has received many honours and awards. He has received Gold Medals, Judges awards, Best of Show and many more. In 1993 he was named "Legend Of Wildlife Art" by leading wildlife conservation organization. Gary's time honored method of oil painting on linen canvas with a technique mastered over years of study have brought collectors from the world over to Gary's exhibition and shows.
Gary Robert Swanson is a tireless conservationist deeply committed to saving the wild species and environment of our earth. His life and his works abound with precious examples of the grandeur we can ill afford to lose. For Gary, his art and his subjects are a passion not only to preserve, but for all of us to be part of. |
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 Himalayan Family |
 Two Sports |
 Crowned Cranes |
 Paying Homeage |
 Old Man At Cottar's Draw |
 Harmony |
 The Signal Corps |
 The Sentinels |
 The Hunt Begins |
 Chui Of Ewaso |
 The Littlest Herder |
 Kwai River Crossing |