The Art of Animals 2025

This virtual exhibition has an open theme on purpose. We asked artists to show us their most epic and moving animal art. The results are astounding.

There is a lot of Realism in this exhibition, but also illustration, Abstract Expressionism, and a lot of interesting uses and combinations of materials. This is The ART of Animals.

It is the goal of Wild Heart Gallery to support and promote animal and wildlife artwork in a wide range of genres and styles. Artwork for this exhibition was selected by jury based on theme, originality, skill, and quality of work. Jurors were Sarah Soward, Sharon Eisley, Doug Stewart, and Torie Hilley.

BEST OF SHOW
The Mustang, by Ksystof Cetyrkovski

OVERALL RUNNER UP 
Group Hug, by Cynthie Fisher

BLICK ART MATERIALS AWARD
Queen, by Laurie Moore

ARTIVISM AWARD
That's Some Real Bull(snake), Erin Driscoll

OVERALL HONORABLE MENTIONS
Andrea Garcia, Hanna Bewley, Kathryn Hansen, Cher Pruys, Ksystof, Laura Burk, Andrew Linden, Neal Portnoy, Tom Krause, and Mark Slawson

FINALISTS
Saforrider, Melissa Van Egdom, Danguole Serstinskaja, Marietta Cohen, Holly Kavonic, Peter Mathios, Francisco Arias, Barney Levitt, Marilyn Rackelman, Stu Beavers, Elena Von Derau, Elizabeth England, Cindy Chinn, Elizabeth Forkey, Dan Knepper, and Jime Wimmer