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On April 21, 2011 Wildlife Habitat Canada hosted the 2011 Robert Bateman Get to Know Contest Launch at the |
| In addition to W. Allan Hancock, the artist behind the 2011 Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp, the event featured several guest speakers from various conservation organizations including Parks Canada, the Canadian Wildlife Federation, Girl Guides of Canada, the Canadian Museum of Nature, and the Canadian Association of Zoos and Aquariums. |
| Thirty students from St. Francis Xavier High School were in attendance to hear Mr. Hancock speak about how nature inspires his artwork, as well as participate in a sketching exercise with him. The students also had the opportunity to watch a presentation about the impact of habitat loss on wildlife from the Earth Rangers. |
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The theme for this year’s contest is “Forests” based on the United Nations’ declaration of 2011 as the “International Year of |
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Students arriving at the 2011 Get to Know Contest Launch held at the Canadian Museum of Nature
Students watch a video outlining the Robert Bateman Get to Know Contest |
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Artist W. Allan Hancock gives a presentation to students about how nature inspires his artwork |
 Mr. Hancock discusses the processes behind his artwork with the students |
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| Mr. Hancock discusses shapes and spacing in his artwork using his painting “Along the Edgewater – American Wigeon”, which is portayed on the 2011 Canadian Wildlife Habitat Conservation Stamp and Limited Edition Print |
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| Mr. Hancock leads a sketching activity with the students, using a snowy owl mount as his subject |
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| Student sketching a snowy owl |
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| Students take a close up look at the mounts used for their sketching activity, while W. Allan Hancock’s wife, Taryn, (right) looks on |
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| Mr. Hancock signs postcards featuring his artwork for students |
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| W. Allan Hancock poses with students and his 2011 Wildlife Habitat Conservation Image, “Along the Edgewater – American Wigeon” |
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| Students await a presentation by the Earth Rangers in the Museum of Nature’s Theatre |
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| Jill Thursby, Assistant Director, Youth Stamp Program, poses with students from St. Francis Xavier High School |
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In the afternoon, Mr. Hancock gave a presentation to the public the Mammal Gallery at the Canadian Museum of Nature.
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| W. Allan Hancock discusses his artwork with Museum guests |
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| W. Allan Hancock sketches while Museum guests and students look on |
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| Students sketch the bison diorama under the instruction of Mr. Hancock |
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| St. Francis Xavier teacher, Mike Crozier sketches a bison as W. Allan Hancock looks on |
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For more information about the Get to Know Contest, click here. |
| All photos credit of Julia Longpre |
