{"title":"Persis Clayton Weirs's Art","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"margin-right: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; float: left;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/2322\/files\/Persis_Clayton_Weirs-Collection_240x240.jpg?v=1620423584\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor Persis Clayton Weirs, becoming a wildlife artist seemed only natural. Born on an island off the Maine coast, she enjoyed summers on the island and spent winters along the Maine coast where wildlife flourished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePersis had no formal training in art, but rather she developed her skills through close observation of the animals and wildlife around her home. She began drawing as a child, concentrating mainly on horses and expanding to include the wide variety of animals such as dogs, cats, raccoons, birds, fox and many others. “Drawing and painting them was unavoidable,” she said. Her father also taught his children how to identify and appreciate the characteristics and beauty of the animals and their surrounding habitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShe began painting horses seriously at age 23 and was soon commissioned to paint portraits of champion show horses and race horses. She continued to do other animal portraits for the next 12 years. In addition, she illustrated two books on Paso Fino horses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBy the early 1980’s, Persis began to turn her attention to wildlife art and found a very receptive audience for her work. She exhibited in numerous art shows and galleries throughout the country, including the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum’s “Birds in Art” Exhibition in Wausau, Wisconsin, and an international tour to Beijing, China. Persis joined Wild Wings in 1985 and was exclusively represented by the company since that that time. She earned numerous accolades over the years.  In 1992, she claimed her first duck stamp by winning the Maine duck stamp competition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePersis passed away on May 21, 2016. She lived her life passionately as demonstrated by an unwavering love of her family, dedication to her many animals, and her ongoing enthusiasm for painting. She was a great sports fan, especially her beloved New England Patriots. Persis was living in Maine on the Penobscot Bay where wildlife thrives in abundance. She enjoyed hiking through the woods or walking along the shoreline in search of ideas for her paintings. As an artist, she hoped “to share through my work, my respect for wildlife and my sense of responsibility for the quality of the environment. If my paintings can pass on to others just a fraction of the pleasure and fascination I find in nature, then I have succeeded.”\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"summer-sunset-shower-curtain","title":"Summer Sunset Shower Curtain","description":"\u003cp\u003eCreate a peaceful atmosphere in your bathroom with our \"Summer Sunset Shower Curtain\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll of our products are digitally printed to create crisp, vibrant colors and images. Made to order in the \u003cb\u003eUSA\u003c\/b\u003e on imported fabric. Please allow 5-7 days for items to ship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeasures 71\"W x 74\"L\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 button holes for hook placement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHooks not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachine washable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted on 100% polyester\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003eArtist: Persis Clayton Weirs\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wild Wings","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":28436494791,"sku":"SUMS72SC","price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0288\/2322\/products\/SummerSunset.jpg?v=1735835444"},{"product_id":"canyon-ranch-shower-curtain","title":"Canyon Ranch Shower Curtain","description":"\u003cp\u003eStart your day on the ranch right with Laural Home's \"Canyon Ranch\" shower curtain! 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