MEET THE ARTISTS

MEET THE ARTISTS

katie hargeaves

katie hargreaves

More work by Katie Hargreaves

More work by Katie Hargreaves

Katie Hargreaves is an incredible wildlife artist based in England in the United Kingdom. Her custom charcoal work is drawing accolades from around the world. Katie believes that art is about capturing a moment in time, an emotion, a movement, a snapshot of this fascinating world and the life we create. Katie is doing a one-off custom charcoal piece that is 36in (T) x 24in (W) of a white rhino. The piece is inspired by a White Rhino currently collared and protected in South Africa. The funds raised by KATIE’s RHINO will be directly towards Blood Origins Anti-Poaching Aid Program.

This is a completely CUSTOM, one of a kind piece of artwork that will look stunning with a beautiful black frame and hung in your home or hunting lodge.

Katie Hargreaves is an incredible wildlife artist based in England in the United Kingdom. Her custom charcoal work is drawing accolades from around the world. Katie believes that art is about capturing a moment in time, an emotion, a movement, a snapshot of this fascinating world and the life we create. Katie is doing a one-off custom charcoal piece that is 36in (T) x 24in (W) of a white rhino. The piece is inspired by a White Rhino currently collared and protected in South Africa. The funds raised by KATIE’s RHINO will be directly towards Blood Origins Anti-Poaching Aid Program.

This is a completely CUSTOM, one of a kind piece of artwork that will look stunning with a beautiful black frame and hung in your home or hunting lodge.

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charity wanechek

charity wanechek

charity wanechek introduction

More work by Charity Wanechek

More work by Charity Wanechek

These one of a kind statement earrings were made custom for the 2023 Blood Origins Conservation One Fundraiser Event. Featuring a stunning pair of blue Natural, Gem-Grade Stone Mountain Turquoise (hand mined and hand cut in Nevada) and three pairs of elk ivories (generously and ethically donated by Gary Gallegos). Charity of Ghost Town Metal Works (Elko, NV- USA) designed these show stoppers, then hand fabricated the settings out of fine and sterling silver in her at-home studio in the Nevada High Desert mountains. Even the sterling silver earring hooks are made by hand, flame, and hammer. The Ivories move freely and rotate – making them extra fun to wear with movement. These earrings hang approx 5 inches, and are approximately 2 inches at the widest part. These earrings come with a GTMW Pedigree Card – stating the verified origin of the turquoise and the ivories. BID high BID often

These one of a kind statement earrings were made custom for the 2023 Blood Origins Conservation One Fundraiser Event. Featuring a stunning pair of blue Natural, Gem-Grade Stone Mountain Turquoise (hand mined and hand cut in Nevada) and three pairs of elk ivories (generously and ethically donated by Gary Gallegos). Charity of Ghost Town Metal Works (Elko, NV- USA) designed these show stoppers, then hand fabricated the settings out of fine and sterling silver in her at-home studio in the Nevada High Desert mountains. Even the sterling silver earring hooks are made by hand, flame, and hammer. The Ivories move freely and rotate – making them extra fun to wear with movement. These earrings hang approx 5 inches, and are approximately 2 inches at the widest part. These earrings come with a GTMW Pedigree Card – stating the verified origin of the turquoise and the ivories. BID high BID often

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jennifer kay

jennifer kay

More work by Jennifer Kay

More work by Jennifer Kay

Jennifer’s engravings are created on long-lasting boards of Masonite that are coated with a layer of white clay, and an even thinner layer of black India ink on top. Using an X-acto knife and a mini fiberglass brush, she hand-carves intricate details through the black ink to reveal the white clay below. This is the biggest project she has undertaken. This one of a kind original piece is of a bison, titled “Fearless”. This artwork is 24” x 36” (61cm x 91cm) and is going to be an incredible edition to anyone’s art collection or a showcase piece in someone’s living room.

Jennifer’s engravings are created on long-lasting boards of Masonite that are coated with a layer of white clay, and an even thinner layer of black India ink on top. Using an X-acto knife and a mini fiberglass brush, she hand-carves intricate details through the black ink to reveal the white clay below. This is the biggest project she has undertaken. This one of a kind original piece is of a bison, titled “Fearless”. This artwork is 24” x 36” (61cm x 91cm) and is going to be an incredible edition to anyone’s art collection or a showcase piece in someone’s living room.

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jason loftus

jason loftus

More work by Jason Loftus

More work by Jason Loftus

You cannot go far on the internet when looking for western wildlife photographers and not find Jason Loftus. Arguably one of his most famous photographs is the one up for Auction titled “Out of The Shadows” – a magnificent bull elk bugling as he is coming out of the aspen shadows at dusk, just an incredible picture. This print will be put onto metal and be 20×30″ piece to be framed by the winner. This would be an incredible work of art to be hung in someone’s lodge, trophy room, or the entrance way to their home.

You cannot go far on the internet when looking for western wildlife photographers and not find Jason Loftus. Arguably one of his most famous photographs is the one up for Auction titled “Out of The Shadows” – a magnificent bull elk bugling as he is coming out of the aspen shadows at dusk, just an incredible picture. This print will be put onto metal and be 20×30″ piece to be framed by the winner. This would be an incredible work of art to be hung in someone’s lodge, trophy room, or the entrance way to their home.

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kaila cummings

kaila cummings

More work by Kaila Cummings

More work by Kaila Cummings

Kaila is a knife maker and is making a one of a kind custom knife for this Blood Origins silent auction. This knife is a custom sleek drop point knife forged from 1095 high carbon steel – a knife versatile for everyday carry, hunting, and even in the kitchen The most notable feature of the knife is the elephant hair embedded in the knife’s handle. This hair has travelled around the world with Robbie from Blood Origins and likely originates from elephants taken by his grandfather in the 1960’s pre-civil war in Mozambique. You may need to bid against Robbie to get this item. There isn’t an item that could be closer to the heart and the genesis of Blood Origins than this knife.

Kaila is a knife maker and is making a one of a kind custom knife for this Blood Origins silent auction. This knife is a custom sleek drop point knife forged from 1095 high carbon steel – a knife versatile for everyday carry, hunting, and even in the kitchen The most notable feature of the knife is the elephant hair embedded in the knife’s handle. This hair has travelled around the world with Robbie from Blood Origins and likely originates from elephants taken by his grandfather in the 1960’s pre-civil war in Mozambique. You may need to bid against Robbie to get this item. There isn’t an item that could be closer to the heart and the genesis of Blood Origins than this knife.

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francesco formisano

francesco formisano

More work by Francesco Formisano

More work by Francesco Formisano

Francesco is a new age digital artist. All of his art is drawn, just like any artist, however, his is done digitally. This piece of art was inspired in the northern Alps of Italy. While working in the alps came across a mature male ibex. Captivated by its presence, Francesco took a photograph. This encounter inspired him to create a detailed head study of the ibex in art. Using a blend of hand-drawn techniques and digital elements with my handmade brushes, he has crafted a colored masterpiece. The artwork is set to be printed on heavy bright white paper with a matte finish, measuring 75 x 100 cm (approximately 29.5 x 39.4 inches).

A one of a kind. Never to be drawn again.

Francesco is a new age digital artist. All of his art is drawn, just like any artist, however, his is done digitally. This piece of art was inspired in the northern Alps of Italy. While working in the alps came across a mature male ibex. Captivated by its presence, Francesco took a photograph. This encounter inspired him to create a detailed head study of the ibex in art. Using a blend of hand-drawn techniques and digital elements with my handmade brushes, he has crafted a colored masterpiece. The artwork is set to be printed on heavy bright white paper with a matte finish, measuring 75 x 100 cm (approximately 29.5 x 39.4 inches).

A one of a kind. Never to be drawn again.

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brent nolen

brent nolen

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More work by Brent Nolen

More work by Brent Nolen

Brent Nolen is building a one-of-a-kind knife set – yes two knives. Brent is using whitetail antlers that his grandfather took in the 1960’s / 1970’s. His grandfather was his best friend, he taught Brent how to hunt, how to fish, how to shoot. He lost him to suicide when Brent was 14. Brent wants that love of the outdoors to live and be moved forward with these two knives. This auction item is for both knives. All Brent asks is that the second knife goes to a new young hunter to embue the love of hunting into them. The value of this item is literally priceless.

Brent Nolen is building a one-of-a-kind knife set – yes two knives. Brent is using whitetail antlers that his grandfather took in the 1960’s / 1970’s. His grandfather was his best friend, he taught Brent how to hunt, how to fish, how to shoot. He lost him to suicide when Brent was 14. Brent wants that love of the outdoors to live and be moved forward with these two knives. This auction item is for both knives. All Brent asks is that the second knife goes to a new young hunter to embue the love of hunting into them. The value of this item is literally priceless.

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andrew arrabito

andrew arrabito

andrew arrabito introduction

More work by Andrew Arrabito

More work by Andrew Arrabito

Half Face Blades was founded by Andrew Arrabito, Navy SEAL (ret.), to meet the need for high-quality, “go to” knives and axes – usable, personalized, functional, versatile tools that work for every person in every walk of life. These are prized possessions from everyone from Joe Rogan to Jack Carr.

Andrew has been a big fan of Blood Origins and has put this incredibly original piece up for auction. This piece is incredibly detailed with a desert ironwood split, jasper with gold web center, brass and black G10 liners, midnight bronze cerakote finish, jimping spine, brass alan bolts, and a closed tang with lanyard hole.

Blade Dimensions: 7.6” oal, 3.75” blade, .10” thickness, magnacut steel.

This incredible knife includes a suede lined black kydex sheath with metal belt clip. Belt clip can be positioned either side of the sheath.

Bid early, bid often, bid high – you don’t want to miss out on this very unique knife!

Half Face Blades was founded by Andrew Arrabito, Navy SEAL (ret.), to meet the need for high-quality, “go to” knives and axes – usable, personalized, functional, versatile tools that work for every person in every walk of life. These are prized possessions from everyone from Joe Rogan to Jack Carr.

Andrew has been a big fan of Blood Origins and has put this incredibly original piece up for auction. This piece is incredibly detailed with a desert ironwood split, jasper with gold web center, brass and black G10 liners, midnight bronze cerakote finish, jimping spine, brass alan bolts, and a closed tang with lanyard hole.

Blade Dimensions: 7.6” oal, 3.75” blade, .10” thickness, magnacut steel.

This incredible knife includes a suede lined black kydex sheath with metal belt clip. Belt clip can be positioned either side of the sheath.

Bid early, bid often, bid high – you don’t want to miss out on this very unique knife!

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richard king

richard king

More work by Richard King

More work by Richard King

Richard King is an oil artist specialist living in Zimbabwe.

This piece is an oil on canvas, 18 inches x 24 inches entitled, “The Verdant Glade”. An incredible capture of the elusive grey ghost on a glad high up in the mountains of Zimbabwe. This is one of a kind oil piece from an incredible artist. It has some incredible little details, like the Lilac Breasted Roller that will make it an eye catching piece for your home.

Bid early, bid high, knowing that all profits will go towards work we are doing in Zimbabwe!

Richard King is an oil artist specialist living in Zimbabwe.

This piece is an oil on canvas, 18 inches x 24 inches entitled, “The Verdant Glade”. An incredible capture of the elusive grey ghost on a glad high up in the mountains of Zimbabwe. This is one of a kind oil piece from an incredible artist. It has some incredible little details, like the Lilac Breasted Roller that will make it an eye catching piece for your home.

Bid early, bid high, knowing that all profits will go towards work we are doing in Zimbabwe!

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anthem bands

anthem bands

More work by Anthem Bands

More work by Anthem Bands

This is a very unique auction item. Handcrafted by a veteran in Colbert, Georgia Owner, Anthem bands creates one of a kind rings/bands for the outdoorsman. This ring that is being auctioned is a completely custom hand inlaid ring that can be made from any material that imbues a memory for you. The ring will be made from either black ceramic, tungsten, or damascus steel (your choice), and the inlay will be designed between you and Anthem Bands. It could be an old fishing cork that belonged to your grandfather, could be a mallard feather your daughter shot as her first duck, could be a turkey beard that memorializes an incredible special hunt. The only limit to this design is your imagination!!

Your portion of your bid price will go back to this veteran to continue his business!

Richard King is an oil artist specialist living in Zimbabwe.

This piece is an oil on canvas, 18 inches x 24 inches entitled, “The Verdant Glade”. An incredible capture of the elusive grey ghost on a glad high up in the mountains of Zimbabwe. This is one of a kind oil piece from an incredible artist. It has some incredible little details, like the Lilac Breasted Roller that will make it an eye catching piece for your home.

Bid early, bid high, knowing that all profits will go towards work we are doing in Zimbabwe!

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kelsey johnson

kelsey johnson

More work by Kelsey Johnson

More work by Kelsey Johnson

Kelsey Johnson is well known for her western oils, her charcoals, and her pencil drawings. She stepped outside of her typical artistic box and drew a one of a kind cape buffalo. This is the ORIGINAL artwork, framed beautifully in a large contemporary style frame. This 24″ x 16″ piece will be shipped to the winning bidder to hang in their home, office, or trophy room. Kelsey’s art is gracing some amazing homes in the West and we can’t wait to see who bids on this piece and gets to hang it up!

Kelsey Johnson is well known for her western oils, her charcoals, and her pencil drawings. She stepped outside of her typical artistic box and drew a one of a kind cape buffalo. This is the ORIGINAL artwork, framed beautifully in a large contemporary style frame. This 24″ x 16″ piece will be shipped to the winning bidder to hang in their home, office, or trophy room. Kelsey’s art is gracing some amazing homes in the West and we can’t wait to see who bids on this piece and gets to hang it up!

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GaGe speas

GaGe speas

More work by Gage Speas

More work by Gage Speas

Gage is a custom hat maker. This auction item is for a completely custom hat by the Three Horses Hat Company. These hats retail for $1200. The hat is 100% beaver felt, the highest quality hat you can get – this auction item is fully customizable. The winner will get to fully design and customize their own hat – from the style, to the color, to the band, to additional cool touches. Gage will work with you to design a hat of your dreams.

Gage is a custom hat maker. This auction item is for a completely custom hat by the Three Horses Hat Company. These hats retail for $1200. The hat is 100% beaver felt, the highest quality hat you can get – this auction item is fully customizable. The winner will get to fully design and customize their own hat – from the style, to the color, to the band, to additional cool touches. Gage will work with you to design a hat of your dreams.

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down to the wire

down to the wire

More work by Down to the Wire

More work by Down to the Wire

Down to the Wire is a non-profit organization in South Africa that helps take snares off of wildlife and in turn, creates incredible jewelry with the snares. The money raised from this jewelry will go back to aiding veterinary teams to remove more snares from wildlife. There are three incredible pieces of jewelry up for auction, each of which have incredible stories: 1) The NdLovu Bracelet, 2) the Gabby, 3) the Bushman Buckle.

Click on the art below to read each piece’s story and BID knowing that your contribution is going to save wildlife!

Down to the Wire is a non-profit organization in South Africa that helps take snares off of wildlife and in turn, creates incredible jewelry with the snares. The money raised from this jewelry will go back to aiding veterinary teams to remove more snares from wildlife. There are three incredible pieces of jewelry up for auction, each of which have incredible stories: 1) The NdLovu Bracelet, 2) the Gabby, 3) the Bushman Buckle.

Click on the art below to read each piece’s story and BID knowing that your contribution is going to save wildlife!

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riley kirkpatrick

riley kirkpatrick

More work by Riley Kirkpatrick

More work by Riley Kirkpatrick

Riley Kirkpatrick is a farrier and black smith out of Oregon and is very well known for his one of a kind creations. Riley has put together a 2-pound camp axe. The axe-head is forged from S-7 steel, hung on a 24 inch hickory handle – small enough to pack, but big enough to get a good wood splitting job done. This Axe is emblazoned with the Blood Origins Helix, making it a truly one of a kind item.

This is the perfect companion to any outdoorsman’s tool box.

Riley Kirkpatrick is a farrier and black smith out of Oregon and is very well known for his one of a kind creations. Riley has put together a 2-pound camp axe. The axe-head is forged from S-7 steel, hung on a 24 inch hickory handle – small enough to pack, but big enough to get a good wood splitting job done. This Axe is emblazoned with the Blood Origins Helix, making it a truly one of a kind item.

This is the perfect companion to any outdoorsman’s tool box.

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jamie wild art & james jubran

jamie wild art & james jubran

More work by Jamie Wild Art

More work by Jamie Wild Art

Auctioning off a 11.7 x 16.5” custom fine color pencil drawing by Jamie Wild Art. Capturing scenes of “the hunt” and painting rawness of the wild. This drawing will be to the winners desires and capture a moment in time that would like sketched and drawn. The drawing will be beautifully framed by Jurban Table Co. The selected wooden species for your frame will be an exotic and sustainably sourced rare wood, chosen with care to harmonize seamlessly with the picture you’ve selected. This not only ensures the exquisite framing of your precious memory but also enriches it with the inherent, natural beauty of the wood. One fortunate recipient will have the opportunity to receive a truly unique, handcrafted wooden picture frame, meticulously designed to elevate and showcase your most cherished artwork.

This is truly going to be a one of a kind piece.

Auctioning off a 11.7 x 16.5” custom fine color pencil drawing by Jamie Wild Art. Capturing scenes of “the hunt” and painting rawness of the wild. This drawing will be to the winners desires and capture a moment in time that would like sketched and drawn. The drawing will be beautifully framed by Jurban Table Co. The selected wooden species for your frame will be an exotic and sustainably sourced rare wood, chosen with care to harmonize seamlessly with the picture you’ve selected. This not only ensures the exquisite framing of your precious memory but also enriches it with the inherent, natural beauty of the wood. One fortunate recipient will have the opportunity to receive a truly unique, handcrafted wooden picture frame, meticulously designed to elevate and showcase your most cherished artwork.

This is truly going to be a one of a kind piece.

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francesca ritchie

francesca ritchie

More work by Francesca Ritchie

More work by Francesca Ritchie

Francesca is the co-owner of Teton Leather Company and makes some incredible leather pieces and has created two custom leather products for this silent auction. Made from exotic leathers, these handmade pieces will be the talk of the town! The combination of type of leather, the kind of product, and its being handmade by Francesca, means this is a custom one of a kind piece. Bid High, Bid Often!

Francesca is the co-owner of Teton Leather Company and makes some incredible leather pieces and has created two custom leather products for this silent auction. Made from exotic leathers, these handmade pieces will be the talk of the town! The combination of type of leather, the kind of product, and its being handmade by Francesca, means this is a custom one of a kind piece. Bid High, Bid Often!

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ed anderson

ed anderson

More work by Ed Anderson

More work by Ed Anderson

This one is for all the Elk addicts out there. A print from the master of western wildlife art, Ed Anderson. The lucky winner of this piece will get a 20 x 30 inch print. This print will be on canvas wrapped around a wooden frame, an exquisite edition to your home, office, or man cave! The value of this print is $2,500. Absolutely stunning piece!

This one is for all the Elk addicts out there. A print from the master of western wildlife art, Ed Anderson. The lucky winner of this piece will get a 20 x 30 inch print. This print will be on canvas wrapped around a wooden frame, an exquisite edition to your home, office, or man cave! The value of this print is $2,500. Absolutely stunning piece!

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“The land is one organism”

Aldo Leopold

“The land is one organism”

Aldo Leopold