ARTISTS:

Matthew Collins — Photography

Matthew Collins, a longtime wrangler at the Darwin, is a conservation professional and Masters’ candidate in the Human Dimensions of Natural Resources at Colorado State University with a background in large-landscape conservation and human-carnivore conflict prevention. Working with the CSU Center for Human-Carnivore Coexistence, he is interested in the values, practices, and tools that enable communities to coexist with large carnivores in the American West. As a self trained photographer, Matt hopes his work inspires others to appreciate the sanctity of open space, the importance of functioning ecosystems, and the intrinsic value of wildlife and wild spaces.

Matt’s Work For Sale:

Darby Hertel — Visual Art

I’ve grown up in the Mountain West moving around between Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon and Colorado. I’ve worked at the Darwin Ranch and Ishawooa Mesa Ranch for many years. They both hold a very special place in my heart and play a prominent role in my art practice. I graduated from Colorado State University in the Spring of 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts in Integrated Visual Studies and a minor in Horticulture. I have concentrated my practice in drawing but also do printmaking, painting, and fiber work. 

I often look to memories and photos from my time at the Darwin or Ishawooa when creating artwork. My drawing titled “Thelma and Louise” is inspired from my first solo packing expedition at the Darwin in summer 2020 when I packed my Dad into his hunting camp over by Strawberry Butte.

Sara Reed - Painter & Printmaker

I was born and raised in Cody, Wyoming to a family of farmers and ranchers, I lived and loved the outdoors. Diving into oil paints in High school I was nominated for the Wyoming High School Congressional art award after producing a series of up-close portraits. From there, I went off to college and graduated with a degree in Botany and Environmental and Natural Resources, with a minor in Painting. Although art wasn't my major, I spent most of my time in the studio painting and printmaking.

Working at the Darwin for the last three summers has inspired my recent work which centers around western landscapes and the organisms it’s comprised of. 

Email sarareedwyo@gmail.com with inquiries or for commissions

Louise Johns — Photography

Louise is a documentary photographer and journalist based in Montana. With a master’s degree in Environmental Science Journalism, her work examines the relationships between people, place and animals, with a particular focus on rural, agricultural and indigenous communities. Her work has appeared in a variety of outlets including the New York Times, High Country News, Patagonia and National Geographic. She worked as a horse wrangler at the Darwin Ranch with her favorite mustang, Woody. 

Find Louise’s photo work here.

Walker Cammack — Woodworker

Walker Cammack is a trained forester and passionate cook who spends his free time hand carving spoons from wood that he collects locally. Currently based out of New England, he particularly likes working with sugar maple, black cherry, walnut, and birch, but enjoys utilizing whatever wood is around. Some of his favorite designs include cooking spoons, coffee scoops, salad spoons, and rice paddles.

Send inquiries to wcammack55@gmail.com

Greg Hertel — Painter

Greg Hertel and his wife Karen are the managers of Ishawooa Mesa Ranch in Cody, Wyoming. They provide the Darwin Ranch with beef, pork, lamb, and produce. Greg started his art career on a -30F degree, December day at the Darwin Ranch, when his daughter, Darby handed him a piece of paper and some charcoal and said, “Draw something Dad.” Watercolor and oil paintings are available by commission.

Send inquiries to gkhertel@gmail.com