Clarence Tillenius is one of our finest natural painters and illustrators. He has made a lasting contribution to the public appreciation of our distinctive wildlife through his paintings and three-dimensional dioramas. Countless visitors to institutions such as the Canadian Museum of Nature and the Manitoba Museum of Man and Nature have stood in awe of his breathtaking re-creations of animals in their natural habitat. In addition, he has been steadfast in his support for wildlife and environmental conservation.