Scott Patton is an Iowa native for whom artistic expression and nature study have been lifelong interests. A graduate of Iowa State University, Patton is well-known for his pen and ink drawings, pencil drawings, and acrylic paintings. His work has received numerous awards, including first place in the Iowa Wildlife Federation's 1993, 1998, and 2000 Belt Buckle Contests and the 1998 Honor Award from the Soil and Water Conservation Society "for educating and inspiring viewers nationwide by portraying the beauty of nature and the environment." Patton writes and draws the newspaper feature "Nature...