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Joe Weatherly is a Lecturer in Film and Media Arts at the Lawrence and Kristina Dodge College of Film and Media Arts, Chapman University. Based in Southern California, he specializes in animal drawing and painting, emphasizing bold visual storytelling and conservation advocacy. His part-time teaching engagements include institutions like Art Center, Laguna College of Art and Design, Fullerton Jr. College, and The Academy of Art in San Francisco.
- Education: M.F.A. in Illustration from California State University Fullerton.
Weatherly's artistic practice focuses on capturing the essence and drama of animals through dynamic composition and expressive techniques. He has authored several instructional books on animal drawing, including The Weatherly Guide to Drawing Animals, Animal Essence, and Animal Nature. His work has been exhibited at Ford Motor Company's Corporate Headquarters, California State University Fullerton, and Galerie Daniel Maghen in Paris, France.
As a signature member of the Society of Animal Artists, Weatherly's art is featured in private collections across Europe, South Korea, and the Americas. He combines studio practice with field sketching to bridge observational and imaginative approaches to animal representation.
