Wayne J. Chunat is a retired parks and recreational professional
and a
graduate of Kent State University, earning a BA in Biology and Zoology,
who is now pursuing his interests in wildlife art.
Wayne's earliest desire was to become a biological illustrator. However,
he was unable to obtain a formal degree in art. But after graduating
from college, he became an interpretive Naturalist with the Cleveland
Ohio Metro Parks, the beginning of a career in park services that would
be his profession for the next thirty years.
During this time he never forgot his dream of becoming an artist,
continuing to paint on his own while following his career into part
administration. Except for a few college-level art classes and some
select workshops, Wayne is a completely self-taught artist. He first
concentrated on birds in transparent watercolor and subjects depicted as
a vignette. The ensuing years led him to acrylics, oils. intaglio and
now sculpture. Subjects now include all species of flora, fauna,
landscapes and occasionally historic structures.