A Passion for Exotic Animals
Comic Creature Caricatures is an expression of the life-long passion of Daniel Wesley Bare III (Wesley) for exotic animals and his adventure into representing those animals in a comical and educational way. From a very early age Wesley would insist that his Papa and Dad would draw any animal he could name. As he explored the incredible lives of exotic animals through intense self-study, formal education and actual contact he has developed an encyclopedic knowledge of and great love for the animals he draws and shares. He hopes his comic creations will amuse readers and site visitors and spur their interest in God’s amazing creatures. Wesley is constantly imagining and drawing new comical settings for intriguing animals so monitor this site and his podcast to keep up with his new creations. Humphrey the Hand fish was one of Wesley's first creations and has been adopted as his iconic mascot. To share his love of and fascination with exotic animals Wesley would like to be your safari guide as you experience the nature of creatures in the world and capture your own experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in History, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Communications, UCCS, Colorado Springs, CO
Applied Science Degree in Zoo Keeping Technology, PPCC/PPSC, Colorado Springs, CO
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Experience
Pueblo Zoo Intern, Pueblo, CO
Rolling Hills Zoo Intern, Salina, KS
Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium Intern, Omaha, NE
Wildlife Safari Park Intern, Omaha, NE
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Retail Services, SSA Group, Colorado Springs, CO
Art Skills
Largely self-taught, supplemented with art, animation and illustration classes offered by Pikes Peak State College, the Bemis Art School of Colorado Springs and Aaron Blaise online instruction (creatureartteacher.com).
Zoo & Aquarium Visits
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, AZ
Bronx Zoo / Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY
Brookfield Zoo, Chicago, IL
Cheyenne Mountain Zoological Park, Colorado Springs, CO
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens, Cincinnati, OH
Dallas World Aquarium, Dallas, TX
Dallas Zoo, Dallas, TX
Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance, Denver, CO
Fort Worth Zoo, Fort Worth, TX
Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, Glenrose, TX
Henry Doorly Zoo & Aquarium, Omaha, NE
John G. Shedd Aquarium, Chicago, IL
Jungle Reef and Touch Tank, Colorado Springs, CO
Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium, Kansas City, KS
Landry's Downtown Aquarium, Denver, CO
Lincoln Park Zoo, Chicago, IL
Los Angeles Zoo, Los Angeles, CA
National Aquarium, Baltimore, MD
The Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix, AZ
Pueblo Zoo, Pueblo, CO
Rolling Hills Zoo, Salina, KS
Saint Louis Zoo, Saint Louis, MI
San Diego Zoo, San Diego, CA
San Diego Zoo Safari Park, Escondido, CA
Sea World, San Diego, CA