Artist Bio
 

Becci in the African bush		 Becci Crowe

"My art is a reflection of my fascination
with nature and all things wild. I seek
the wild around me whether it's in my own
back yard or halfway across the globe in Africa."
"Young Tusker"
Pen & Ink Pointillism copyright Becci Crowe
The Adventures

Specializing in Wildlife and Tribal Portrait Art, Becci's desire to study her subjects in their natural world has lead to adventurous travel across 6 continents and over 41 countries around the world including Antarctica, The Amazon, China, India, Nepal, Thailand, Borneo, Tanzania, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia among many others.

One of Becci's journeys was to Rwanda in search of Mountain Gorilla - the same area where Dian Fossey of Gorillas in the Mist did her research. Becci and her husband were also some of the early foreigners to venture into Rwanda following the genocide. Her experience tracking rare Mountain Gorilla led to an interview by National Geographic Adventure Magazine as part of an issue on the world's top 25 adventure trips. Sharing her extraordinary experiences directly, Becci subsequently led a group on Safari to Botswana.

Wanting to live and work as close to nature as possible, Becci's home studio in Washington State has been designated by the National Wildlife Federation as a Certified Backyard Wildlife Habitat.
In Rwanda with Mountain Gorilla

Maasai "The Warrior"
Pen & Ink Pointillism copyright Becci Crowe
 The Art


Becci’s dramatic art images are created with pen & ink. Favoring a technique called Pointillism, her Originals involve creating an image on paper dot by dot. The details require thousands of points, laid in one dot at a time, and take weeks to complete. Her subjects include not only wildlife, but tribal cultures including the Maasai and San Bushmen from Africa.		  
Gallery Show
Becci participates in gallery exhibits and juried shows and her work hangs in private and corporate collections around the world. Her current Events can be seen on News & Events. Becci provides free consultations for those interested in a custom piece of Original Art.


Recording narrative for the film
at Victory Studios in Seattle

  The Documentary

After many years of travel to Africa, Becci was featured in a PBS documentary called "As Close As You Dare - Africa". Shot on location in
Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia, it just ended its 2 year run on PBS after broadcasting all over the United States. Get your DVD now and be immersed in the dangers, beauty, and humor of Africa! Order here
Filming "As Close As You Dare" on location in Zimbabwe
The Programs

An advocate for educational programs that explore and strive to preserve wildlife and world cultures, Becci dedicates time to present programs on her travel, art, and wildlife experiences from around the world.

Becci's stories of travel adventures and art, enhanced by video and photos,
engage and entertain audiences everywhere.

To book Becci as a speaker for your group or organization send e-mail directly to the artist - Becci Crowe or call 253-770-8785
 
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