Jay Matternes: Paleoartist and Wildlife Painter [Hardcover]

Millions have grown up inspired by Jay Matternes murals of extinct mammals at the Smithsonians National Museum of Natural History and the American Museum of Natural History. Others have savored his depictions of human origins in such prestigious publications as Jay Matternes magnificent body of work restores the ancient world to life, while celebrating Nature's infinite creative energyfrom the parade of dinosaurs, woolly mammoths, and early hominins to the family dog. Although his name is unknown to the general public, In this amazing new book, the splendid art of Jay Matternes is presented as never before. Long renowned for his meticulously researched and accurate depictions of early mammals, dinosaurs, and ancient humans, Matternes also excels at portraying todays animals and historic indigenous peoples with astounding realism, intuition, and empathy. An unequaled treasure! This beautiful book contains a long overdue collection of one of the worlds most iconic and groundbreaking wildlife and paleoartists. Jay Matternes has brought vanished worlds and extinct creatures back to life, and here are many of his previously unpublished wildlife paintings as well. I am absolutely thrilled to see this comprehensive compendium of his work finally come to fruition.