Breakthrough Magazine – Issue 95 Summer-Fall 2009

Breakthrough - The Magazine Devoted to the Serious Wildlife Artist

Issue 95. Summer-Fall 2009

ON THE COVER: RE-CREATION OF SAMSON

by Wendy Christenson Senk - Mukwonago, Wisconsin

Wendy Christenson-Senks re-creation of a lowland gorilla won the top honors during the 2009 World Taxidermy Championships R in St. Charles, Missouri. Her re-creation won Best in World and Judges' Choice Best of Show. Her re-creation was completed for the Milwaukee Public Museum, honoring the famous gorilla "Samson". Samson once reigned as the most popular attraction at the Milwaukee Country Zoo from 1950 to 1981. Samson now has his own place of honor in an exhibit, "Samson Remembered," at the Milwaukee Public Museum - thanks to the extraordinary talents of Wendy.

IN THIS ISSUE

• The Breakthrough Gallery - 2009 Best in World Winners
• Reproduction Desert Tortoise - Kerby Ross
• Part 2: Sculpting from a Skeleton - Kip Hughes
• Book Review: Windows on Nature - John Bellucci
• Commercial Work VS Competition Creations - Rick Carter
• Artificial Gills - Randy Nelson
• African Reference Series: Springbok - Larry Blomquist
• Professional Division: Major Awards - 2009 World Shows
• Bird Anatomy Reference #13: Wood Duck - Glen Browning
• NEW FEATURE: Ask the Pros - McLain, Hatfield, Blomquist, Harris
• Painting Schedule: Northern Pike - Larry Blomquist

REFLECTIONS, REVIEWS & REVELATIONS

• Q&A - Larry Goldman
• I WOOD Like to Know - Larry Goldman
• Armadillos, Asian Carp, and Polar Bears - Don Frank
• World Show to Return to St. Charles in 2011 - Larry Blomquist
• Goofy Stuff - Bob Chauvin
• McKenzie Buys Van Dyke s - Sep. 1, 2009
• Best of Forums Vol. 31: Taxi.Net s Impact on Industry - Ken Edwards

DEPARTMENTS

• Calendar of Events
• Schools & Training
• Classified Ads
• Reference of the Month
• The Breakthrough Library
• Directory of Advertisers