We're kicking off the 2020 season of Arts & Drafts with local nature photographer Sheila Newenham. Join us on Thursday, January 16th and view her exhibit of beautiful, natural photography capturing both wildlife and our natural environment.

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Artist Statement: "I hope to connect people to nature by sharing my passion for wildlife and wild places. By bringing the individual, emotional and sentient side of our natural world to viewers, I can broaden an appreciation and experience of the wild. I want my art to show you something you’ve never seen before or to make you think about something in a new way and for it to stay with you when you leave." Sheila Newenham is a nature and wildlife photographer based out of DuPage County, Illinois. She started her photography journey as a way to memorialize her travel adventures and experiences. Over time, she honed her skills and her images began to have an impact on viewers, transporting them to the moment. Sheila is drawn to the personality and character in wild animals and wild places. Capturing those feelings to share with others invigorates her. Conservation photography has now become her driving ambition. Her images have earned local and international honors, are licensed for use in art and on websites and are found in both public and private collections. She exhibits regularly at various suburban art venues.