LINDA WALKER (20th Century) Renowned Animal Photo-realism Artist "Cocker Spaniel" Original OIL PAINTING on MASONITE Stunning Detail Linda Walker's original works rarely come up for sale. This is a rare and unusual work of hers. Unframed. 12 in. x 9.5 in. email any questions through...thank you. ------------------------------------------------------------- LINDA WALKER: Linda Walker was born in Ogden, Utah but soon moved to Washington state, again at the age of 11, moved to San Diego. Most of her early leisure life was spent at the beach her family spent vacations camping at the National State parks. Her mother father's love of nature travel rubbed off has greatly influenced her lifestyle so much so that after college at San Diego State she joined the airlines (Western which later merged with Delta) as a flight attendant (at that time called stewardesses), with the intent to work 2 years then return to college or a 'career'. Twenty one years later she retired, having traveled to Europe, New Zealand, Tahiti and many more. During that time she met married her husband life partner, Greg. As she tells, "Greg I have lived most of our lives in the country (or near country), surrounded by horses, dogs cats. We have now moved from Southern California to Northern Minnesota, just for the beauty of it. This country lends itself wonderfully to inspiring me in studying creating artwork of my favorite subject, wildlife. We built a home overlooking a gorgeous natural environment lake and are surrounded with forests on 3 sides. What a great place to view wildlife and raise our pets and lower our blood pressure. Some of the events that have lent themselves to my love knowledge of wildlife are having taken many, treks through the Sierras on horseback, horse cattle drives, some for up to 11 days at a time. I also worked as a volunteer at the Exotic Feline Breeding Compound in Rosemond, CA caring for and lecturing about endangered rare species of wild cats. Our home life, up until a few years ago, always revolved around working with raising horses. Prior to buying our first home we lived, for two years, on a remote working ranch where we cared for cattle, buffalo, horses, deer, peacocks and lots of chickens geese. A recent trip to Africa has been a highlight of my travels. My sister I took a private 'safari' through Kenya. It was as wonderful as I had always dreamed it would be and my Greg I plan to travel there soon. My daughter lives in Hawaii and so I must travel there and to Los Angeles to visit my mother, sister, granddaughter yes, great grand daughter as often as I can - not too difficult to do. I have been blessed with a hugely supportive family in finding such a fulfilling vocation."