Yevgeniya Coston is a passionate artist from Odessa, Ukraine. Yevgeniya has lived in Charlotte for over fifteen years ans is an active member of the Guild of Charlotte Artists. She studied fine art in art school in Ukraine and have continued studying for the past four years under the tutelage of her fiancé and renowned wildlife sculptor, Chris Wilson. They have enjoyed creating art together from the very beginning of our relationship. Although it was during the height of Covid, art has brought them peace, happiness, good communication skills, and in turn, a healthy relationship. Consequently, they aspire to share our artistic journey and good fortune with the Charlotte community and all its visitors!

Chris Wilson, founder and owner of Wilson Wildlife Sculpture, began his career over 40 years ago as a student of Creative, Able, and Committed – a magnet school of the arts program. His earliest mentors were talented wildlife artists – Marilynn Arn, an art instructor, and Gary Denzler, former head of the Bird’s of Prey Center at the Cincinnati Zoo. Mr. Denzler trained Chris to value close observation of his subject matter. As a teenager, Chris designed a large aviary in the purlieu of his family home in Atlanta where twelve beautiful waterfowl were conveniently available to Chris for close inspection and to aid in the refinement of his artwork. Chris was trained by several nationally known sculptors as a high school student before receiving his Bachelors Degree in Art from Kennesaw State University in 1994 and his Masters of Fine Arts Degree in sculpture from Georgia State University in 2001. Chris continued to enhance his craftsmanship, form, and concepts as a professor of art for over seven years. Today, Wilson Wildlife Sculpture is his exclusive focus. His training and attention to detail have culminated in over 100 best of show awards; among them include Best of Show in 3D and People’s Choice Award at the Nature Works Art Show in 2014, 2018, 2022, and 2024.