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Quackers on Kickstarter!

6/20/2017

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Wimmer Studios is proud to support and sponsor Quackers
A classic tale written by Oklahoma Author Deanna Ruth Atkinson
Illustrated by recent high school graduate Kathryn McGaha
Designed by Jime Wimmer 

Presale on Kickstarter begins!
Please order your copy early as quantities are limited! 

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Mike Wimmer chosen as fifth Skirvin Hotel Artist-in-Residence

11/14/2016

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The Paseo Arts Association has announced Mike Wimmer has been selected as the Skirvin Hilton Hotel's fifth artist-in-residence. Wimmer, an accomplished illustrator and painter from Oklahoma, will work from the historic downtown Oklahoma City hotel’s studio space for one year to showcase his artistic talents.
Born and raised in Muskogee, Wimmer earned a bachelor of fine arts degree from the University of Oklahoma in 1983 and a master of fine arts degree from the Hartford University in Hartford, Conn,. in 2009, where his emphasis was illustration.

Wimmer’s artistic work has its own acclaim. From the cover art for Disney's "Lion King" Soundtrack and telephone book covers, to full-color, full-page advertisements for some of America’s largest corporations, including RJR Nabisco, Procter and Gamble’s Mr. Clean, Huggies Diapers and packaging for Celestial Seasons tea box covers, his work can be seen in a wide array of places.
The 2016-17 Skirvin artist-in-residence is best known for his children's illustrations, which grace the covers of more than 200 books and fill the pages of almost a dozen more. Wimmer has more than 40 paintings depicting historic subjects in the Oklahoma State Capitol, according to a news release.
Wimmer currently serves as the distinguished visiting artist and gallery director for the Oklahoma City University School of Visual Arts, where he develops young minds using his life goal and personal motto: “Learn it, live it, teach it.” He serves on the board of the Oklahoma Art in Public Spaces Oversight Committee and the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature Museum in Abilene, Texas, among others.
Formally known as the Skirvin Paseo Artist Creativity Exposition, or SPACE, the residency is a partnership between the historic downtown hotel and the Paseo Arts Association, which developed the artist criteria and manages the formal selection process.
Launched in 2012, SPACE is modeled after a program at the Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee, which, like the Skirvin, is owned by Marcus Hotels and Resorts. Wimmer will be creating artwork in the Skirvin's airy studio space on the first floor of the hotel.

As previously reported, Gayle Curry, the outgoing Skirvin artist-in-residence, will open an exhibit of the work she created during her SPACE time from 6 to 9 tonight at Kasum Contemporary Fine Art, 1706 NW 16 in the Plaza District. To read my feature on Curry during her time at the Skirvin, click here.
-BAM
Brandy McDonnell
Brandy McDonnell, also known by her initials BAM, writes stories and reviews on movies, music, the arts and other aspects of entertainment. She... read more ›
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Abraham 

11/14/2016

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Mike's Latest collaboration with Frank Keating, "Abraham" is scheduled to be released in February and is already getting good reviews. 
  • "Following Theodore (2006) and George (2012), Keating adds a new face to the Mount Rushmore series.In a first-person narrative that incorporates many quotations of his own words, the 16th president looks back on his life and accomplishments ... Wimmer's oil-on-canvas paintings are the star." -- Kirkus
    – Kirkus Reviews, 10/1/16

  • "This tribute would serve as a good introduction to our sixteenth president ... A worthy addition to children’s collections, the book’s oversize format and vivid illustrations make this a natural choice for February displays and read-alouds."
    -- Booklist
    – Booklist, November 1, 2016

  • "This attractive biography is sure to please presidential fact finders. The text is written in the first person, with actual quotes from Lincoln interspersed throughout. A copy of the Gettysburg Address is included in the back matter. Wimmer’s paintings are gorgeously detailed and elevate the text while providing context, especially for young ones. VERDICT Libraries that own the other installments of this series as well as anyone looking for a great presidential biography will want this addition for primary grade collections." - School Library Journal
    – School Library Journal, November 2016
Frank Keating takes you on an ultimate tour of Abraham Lincoln’s life from boyhood to presidency in this biography, which includes stunning paintings by award-winning artist Mike Wilmer that bring the sixteenth President of the United States to vivid life.

To say Abraham Lincoln came from humble beginnings is an understatement. He was born in a Kentucky log cabin with a packed-dirt floor, rough slab roof, and leather-hinged door. He went barefoot for most of the year and wasn’t expected to amount to much. But reading was everything to him and his free time was consumed by books. Abraham Lincoln read furiously, studied law, and knew that hard work was his only path to making a change in the world. When he ran for the presidency, he stood for unity—one people and one land. He brought freedom to all citizens, ended slavery, and made the country whole again.

This visual tour de force is based on historical documents and chronicles Honest Abe’s life from boyhood to his extraordinary leadership position as the sixteenth President of the United States of America.
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Jime Wimmer's work with UCO's DESIGN FOR ELEPHANTS

11/7/2016

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September 02nd, 2016

9/2/2016

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405 Magazines September issue!

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Wimmer Studios art lessons inquiry form...

6/23/2016

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Copernicus released! 

5/27/2016

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After a long, long adventure in the creation process, Jime has finally released a limited edition of Copernicus, her first children's book! 

Copernicus is a tale that inspires children to LOVE their uniqueness and follow a path to find kindred spirits! 

Click today to order! 
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Featured in the Edmond Life and Leisure

11/26/2015

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52 Reasons to Love A Vet

11/15/2015

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Mike and Jime were recently highlighted in a new exhibition:  Love a Vet: Honoring Our Veterans, at the Norman Rockwell Museum in Stockbridge, MA, on view from November 7 through January 5, 2016. Love a Vet features paintings, drawings, and prints by a diverse group of contemporary illustrators.  Please visit the site for more information. ​http://www.52reasonstoloveavet.org
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"DISTINCTLY OKLAHOMA"

8/15/2015

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Mike was recently highlighted  
in "Distinctly Oklahoma"
Please enjoy this article.

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