Mauricio Antรณn ETSU Basler Chair of Excellence Spring 2020
Paleoart Exhibition with ETSU Students
Internationally acclaimed artist and scientist Mauricio Antón is the Spring 2020 Wayne G. Basler Chair of Excellence. Coming from Madrid, Spain, and growing up in Venezuela, Mauricio is classically trained in fine arts. Over the past thirty years, he has traveled across much of the globe working as a natural history artist, depicting modern and ancient life through imagery. Today he is world-renowned as a preeminent paleoartist. He is also known for his scientific research, philosophical approach, conservation efforts, infectious enthusiasm, and humble nature. With his background and these qualities, Mauricio Antón fully embodies and exemplifies the renaissance spirit of the Basler Chair appointment, bringing together, integrating, and sharing vast knowledge and experiences in the arts, sciences, and humanities at East Tennessee State University. The work of Mauricio Antón stands out among past and present paleoartists. For examples of his work and to read more about his career, please follow the link below. His painstaking approach to anatomical accuracy, thorough field observations, and dynamic reconstructions are unparalleled, making him one of the most sought after paleoartists by researchers, museums, and publishers. Further, his years of research on modern and fossil forms have made him an expert in many areas of paleontology, particularly large cats, early humans, and other mammals. In this realm he is well published, with over 30 peer-reviewed scientific publications. Further, he is first author or co-author on numerous books, has illustrations in a plethora of scientific articles and popular magazines (e.g., National Geographic), produced and participated in scientific films and documentaries, developed exhibits for major natural history museums (including the American Museum of Natural History and Smithsonian), won awards for his books, and often gives invited lectures on his work at conferences, museums, and universities. During Mauricio’s time at ETSU he will give four public presentations and is teaching two classes on paleoart. In addition, he serves as an artist in residence at the ETSU Museum of Natural History at the Gray Fossil Site. There he works on paleoart projects with researchers in a location visible to the public. This living exhibit will attract more visitors, and hopefully inspire new generations of artists and scientists from our region and beyond.
Pristinailurus, (Tilted, stages 1 & 2) Mauricio Antรณn Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Pristinailurus, Tilted, stage 3 Mauricio Antรณn Pencil on paper
Pristinailurus, (stage 1) Mauricio Antรณn Pencil on paper
Pristinailurus, (stage 3) Mauricio Antรณn Colored pencil on paper
Pristinailurus, (stages 2 & 4) Mauricio Antรณn Colored pencil on paper
Ailurus Mauricio Antรณn Colored pencil on paper
Ailurus Mauricio Antรณn Colored pencil on paper
Untitled Caitlyn Maupin Colored pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Nick Brand
Camarasaurus Supremus Nick Brand Pencil on paper
Untitled Nick Brand Pencil on paper
Canis Lupus Nick Brand Pencil on paper
Untitled Nick Brand Pencil, colored ink on paper
Paleoart Students Work Keila Bredehoeft
Smilodon Keila Bredehoeft Colored pencil, ink on paper
Smilodon Keila Bredehoeft Colored pencil, pencil on paper
Untitled Keila Bredehoeft Pencil, colored ink on paper
Untitled Keila Bredehoeft Pencil on paper
Hesperocyon Keila Bredehoeft Pencil, ink on paper
Untitled Keila Bredehoeft Pencil, ink on paper
Untitled Keila Bredehoeft Pencil, ink on paper
Paleoart Students Work David Carney
Untitled David Carney Pencil on paper
Browrer / Forest David Carney Colored pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Matthew Harrington
Untitled Matthew Harrington Pencil on paper
Untitled Matthew Harrington Pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Matthew Inabinett
Smilodon Matthew Inabinett Pencil on paper
Hesperocyon Matthew Inabinett Pencil on paper
Entelodon Matthew Inabinett Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Jenna Jacobs
Untitled Jenna Jacobs Pencil on paper
Untitled) Jenna Jacobs Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Caitlyn Maupin
Untitled Caitlyn Maupin Colored pencil on paper
Untitled Caitlyn Maupin Colored pencil on paper
Untitled Caitlyn Maupin Pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Alex Meadows
Untitled Alex Meadows Colored pencil on paper
Untitled Alex Meadows Pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Ron Peery
Untitled Ron Peery Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Untitled Ron Peery Pencil on paper
Untitled Ron Peery Pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Nick Raynolds
Panthera Leo Nick Raynolds Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Tiger Nick Raynolds Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Smilodon Nick Raynolds Pencil on paper
Hyena Nick Raynolds Pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Noah Rutherford
Untitled Noah Rutherford Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Untitled Noah Rutherford Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Untitled Noah Rutherford Pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Sierra Stanley
Lion Sketch Sierra Stanley Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Untitled Sierra Stanley Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Untitled Sierra Stanley Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Erin Taylor
Untitled Erin Taylor Pencil, colored pencil on paper
Canis Lupus Erin Taylor Pencil on paper
Paleoart Students Work Aden Watson
Untitled Aden Watson Pencil on paper
Untitled Aden Watson Pencil on paper
Untitled Aden Watson Photo reference?
Untitled Aden Watson Pencil on paper
Untitled Aden Watson Pencil on paper