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'''Rebecca Latham,''' (born [[1979]]), is a realist artist and painter based in [[Minnesota]]. She is best known for her detailed paintings of wildlife and nature <ref>Latham Studios Official Website; [http://www.lathamstudios.com] http://www.lathamstudios.com</ref> which has become popular worldwide. She is a [[blogging|blogger]] who communicates directly with viewers on her weblog<ref>Rebecca's Official Art Blog; [http://www.lathamstudios.com/rebeccasblog/blog/]</ref> in which the artist shares her new paintings, news announcements, and articles. Her work has risen in popularity since she began in 2004, her original paintings hanging in private and corporate collections worldwide. Rebecca Latham is represented by Art Agent<ref>Art Licensing; [http://website.com]</ref>

'''Rebecca Latham,''' (born [[1979]]), is a realist artist and painter based in [[Minnesota]]. She is best known for her detailed paintings of wildlife and nature <ref>Latham Studios Official Website; [http://www.lathamstudios.com] http://www.lathamstudios.com</ref> which has become popular worldwide. She is a [[blogging|blogger]] who communicates directly with viewers on her weblog<ref>Rebecca's Official Art Blog; [http://www.lathamstudios.com/rebeccasblog/blog/]</ref> in which the artist shares her new paintings, news announcements, and articles. Her work has risen in popularity since she began as a teen, her original paintings hanging in private and corporate collections worldwide.  

==Early Life and Background==

==Early Life and Background==

The artist participated in her first art expo in 2002 at the invitational "Florida Wildlife Exposition" in [[Lakeland]], [[Florida]], where she was awarded "best of show"<ref>Miniatures competition</ref>.

The artist participated in her first art expo in 2002 at the invitational "Florida Wildlife Exposition" in [[Lakeland]], [[Florida]], where she was awarded "best of show"<ref>Miniatures competition</ref>.

Her rise to popularity as a young artist has brought interviews on the internet<ref>Making a Mark Interview with acclaimed London arts Blogger, Katherine Tyrrell ; [http://makingamark.blogspot.com/2007/12/annual-exhibition-of-miniature-painters.html]</ref>  as well as in print.

Her rise to popularity as a young artist has brought interviews on the internet<ref>Making a Mark Interview with acclaimed London arts Blogger, Katherine Tyrrell ; [http://makingamark.blogspot.com/2007/12/annual-exhibition-of-miniature-painters.html]</ref>  as well as in print.

She was recognized as a leading woman of her genre by Wildlife Art Magazine in the article "Women Artists Tout Artistic Parity" (2002) along with her family<ref>Rebecca Latham's mother, Karen Latham is an artist along with Rebecca's sister, Bonnie Latham; [http://www.lathamstudios.com]working in the same genre</ref>.  Her artistic family have been highlighted in international magazines "The Lathams Live, Work, Paint Together" InformArt Magazine (2005) "Like Mother, Like Daughter" Sketchbook Magazine/F&W Publications (2005), and "A 24/7 Family Affair - All in the Family" Wildlife Art Magazine (2008)

She was recognized as a leading woman of her genre by Wildlife Art Magazine in the article "Women Artists Tout Artistic Parity" (2002) along with her family<ref>Rebecca Latham's mother, Karen Latham is an artist along with Rebecca's sister, Bonnie Latham; [http://www.lathamstudios.com]working in the same genre</ref>.  Her artistic family have been highlighted in international magazines "The Lathams Live, Work, Paint Together" InformArt Magazine (2005) "Like Mother, Like Daughter" Sketchbook Magazine/F&W Publications (2005), and "A 24/7 Family Affair - All in the Family" Wildlife Art Magazine (2008)

In 2007, Rebecca was nominated for inclusion in the British publication, Who's Who in Art<ref>Who's Who in Art 33rd Edition (2008)</ref>, by the Hilliard Society of Miniaturists.   

In 2007, Rebecca was nominated for inclusion in the British publication, Who's Who in Art<ref>Who's Who in Art 33rd Edition (2008)</ref>, by the Hilliard Society of Miniaturists<ref>Hilliard Society of Miniaturists, Wells, UK; Rebecca Latham is a Signature Member of the Society art-in-miniature.com</ref>.   

Wildscape Magazine - "Get Up and Go!" (2006)   

Wildscape Magazine - "Get Up and Go!" (2006)   

Rebecca has also performed quick draw paintings (pieces painted in minutes or several hours at an event) to raise thousands of dollars for worthy causes as well.

Rebecca has also performed quick draw paintings (pieces painted in minutes or several hours at an event) to raise thousands of dollars for worthy causes as well.

Her paintings have been featured on US and Canadian conservation stamps as well as featured in the [[Illinois]] habitat conservation print program and through [[Ducks Unlimited]]. She has also been involved with the [[USFWS]] [[Junior Duck Stamp]] program.

Her paintings have been featured on [[US]] and [[Canadian]] conservation stamps as well as featured in the [[Illinois]] habitat conservation print program and through [[Ducks Unlimited]]. She has also been involved with the [[USFWS]] [[Junior Duck Stamp]] program.

Additionally, just as Rebecca is dedicated to the preservation of wild lands and the wild creatures that depend on the existence of those places for their survival, the artist is also dedicated to the preservation of true traditional miniature painting in all it's forms, a type of art that has been practiced since early writing. The artist and her family, all working 'in miniature' in their painting, work to raise awareness and education of classic miniature art. The artist is also devoted to encouraging young artists.

Additionally, just as Rebecca is dedicated to the preservation of wild lands and the wild creatures that depend on the existence of those places for their survival, the artist is also dedicated to the preservation of true traditional miniature painting in all it's forms, a type of art that has been practiced since early writing. The artist and her family, all working 'in miniature' in their painting, work to raise awareness and education of classic miniature art. The artist is also devoted to encouraging young artists.

==Honors and awards==

==Honors and awards==

In 2004, Rebecca was invited to show her works in the World Federation if Miniaturists Exhibition at the [[Smithsonian]]'s [[Ripley Center]], [[Washington]], [[DC]]<ref>The Third World Exhibition was hosted by the Miniature Painters, Sculptors, & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. (the second oldest miniature art society in the world); [http://www.si.edu/]</ref>

In 2004, Rebecca was invited to show her works in the World Federation if Miniaturists Exhibition at the [[Smithsonian]]'s [[Ripley Center]], [[Washington]], [[DC]]<ref>The Third World Exhibition was hosted by the Miniature Painters, Sculptors, & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C. (the second oldest miniature art society in the world); [http://www.si.edu/]</ref>

In 2002, Rebecca was elected as a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists.  The following year she was elected to the Artists for Conservation (then named The Worldwide Nature Artists Group).  In 2008 The artist was invited to join the International Guild of Realism.  She is a member of the The Allied Artists of America, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, The Cecilia Beaux Forum, Portrait Society of America, American Watercolor Society, Untamed Artist Network, Miniature Painters Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C., Hilliard Society of Miniaturists, The Wildlife Art Society International, Marwell International Wildlife Art Society, World Federation of Miniaturists, and Miniature Art Society of Florida.

In 2002, Rebecca was elected as a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists.  The following year she was elected to the Artists for Conservation (then named The Worldwide Nature Artists Group).  In 2008 The artist was invited to join the International Guild of Realism.  She is a member of the The Allied Artists of America, Catharine Lorillard Wolfe Art Club, The Cecilia Beaux Forum, Portrait Society of America, American Watercolor Society, Untamed Artist Network, Miniature Painters Sculptors & Gravers Society of Washington, D.C., Hilliard Society of Miniaturists, The Wildlife Art Society International, Marwell International Wildlife Art Society, World Federation of Miniaturists, and Miniature Art Society of Florida.

==Galleries online==

==Galleries online and representatives==

 

==Author==

==Author==