Call for Artists who care - Introducing a wonderful way to support both Southeast Llama Rescue and fellow animal loving artists through the purchase of a variety of stunning artwork!

Artists and crafters are invited to display/sell their work through the SELR website with a portion of the sales going toward supporting the SELR. For more information on how to join in, please contact our webmaster.



Melissa Saunders Perryman is a self-taught artist. Although she has always been an artist at heart, her earlier days in the workforce started in the animal sciences. She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and began her career in the field of wildlife biology. She volunteered with the Yellowstone Wolf Restoration Project in 1996 & 1997, where she worked as a field researcher. Her pen and ink drawings of wolves have been used in Yellowstone National Park literature and have been used to support the Defenders of Wildlife Gray Wolf Campaign through the Wildlife Network.

Melissa went on to develop a series of drawings for the National Bighorn Sheep Interpretive Center in Wyoming. The drawings are now featured in the center's outdoor exhibitry. From 1997 - 2005, she was employed as a naturalist at SciWorks Science Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

In addition to accepting commissions for portraiture, she participates in local and statewide art sales and sells art gift items at local shops. She is a member of the Whimsical Women Artists.

 
Genevieve Kaufman

Genevieve Kaufman, is pictured here working on a beaded bracelet. The photos don't do her justice, a very lovely and creative lady in her late 80's. Always talented in many areas, she recently took up beadwork, and has been making some beautiful bracelets and necklaces. In addition to her beadwork, she also knits for her local charities, and volunteers for reading to pre-schoolers. Quite an amazing, talented woman!

Click here for some of her work currently for sale.


Nina Winchester, became interested in spinning and knitting after obtaining a BFA in Weaving in '73 from the Cleveland Institute of Art. Nina and her husband have a small hobby farm in N.E. Ohio.

They have had a spinning flock of sheep and goats since 1990. Currently, She has a small group of llamas and alpaca fiber animals that helps her create outstanding works of art.

Nina volunteers with Southeast Llama Rescue and assists our local coordinator, Helen Carpenter in rescue and fostering. Helen openly states not only is Nina one of favorite fiber artists, but wouldn't know what to do without Nina's generous time in helping llamas and alpacas in need.