About this episode
This episode explores the life and work of Rex Brasher, a notable bird artist who aimed to paint every bird species in North America.
Rex Brasher was one of the greatest bird artists of his time. His life’s mission was to see and paint every bird species in North America. But today, many people–even avid birders–have never heard his name. In this episode of “Our Wild Lives,” Cynthia Carter Ayres and Matthew Schnepf from the Rex Brasher Association join us to tell the story of the man who painted 874 different bird species of North America. Brasher's approach was unique. Unlike most other artists of his time, h...
People in this episode
Guests: Cynthia Carter Ayres, Matthew Schnepf
Topics covered
- bird art
- Rex Brasher
- North American birds
- wildlife
- art history
Keywords
- Rex Brasher
- bird artist
- North America
- bird species
- wildlife art
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Rex Brasher Association, The Wildlife Society
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