Top 5 Reasons to Attend SEWE: Insights from Featured Artist Ezra Tucker
We are delighted to introduce you to the 2017 Featured Artist of the Southeast Wildlife Exposition (SEWE), Memphis, Tennessee native Ezra Tucker. His artistic journey began in grade school, where early talent caught the eye of his teachers. After earning a degree from the Memphis College of Art, Tucker launched his career in illustration, first with Hallmark and then as a freelance artist in Los Angeles. Today, he works full‑time as a wildlife artist, capturing the majesty of the natural world on canvas.

TOP 5 REASONS TO ATTEND SEWE:
1. Explore Charleston – the scenic backdrop that sets the stage for SEWE’s expansive wildlife showcase.
2. Network with a diverse cohort of artists, wildlife enthusiasts, and sportsmen who share a passion for nature.
3. Enjoy a refreshing drink while wandering through a curated gallery of wildlife masterpieces.
4. Witness live demonstrations of quick‑draw and speed‑sculpt techniques – an hour of uninterrupted artistic energy.
5. Draw inspiration from Ezra Tucker’s extensive portfolio, featuring over 30 original paintings showcased at SEWE 2017.

5 FUN FACTS ABOUT THE FEATURED ARTIST:
1. Tucker’s acclaimed works include "Smokey the Bear" for the National Park Service, illustrations of the Budweiser Clydesdales, and the novel cover for Lucasfilm’s *Star Wars: Dark Forces – Rebel Agent*.
2. He resides on a three‑acre pine forest property at 8,000 feet above sea level, a setting that fuels his creative vision.
3. Tucker and his wife, Nancy – a fellow illustrator – first met while working at Hallmark.
4. His journey has taken him from Memphis and Kansas City to Los Angeles and Monument, Colorado, each city shaping his artistic voice.
5. His inaugural visit to Charleston was to exhibit at SEWE in 2015, marking the beginning of a lasting relationship with the event.
Come, explore your wild side in Charleston!




