Terry Redlin

Artist Terry Redlin is truly an artist of the people, drawing his strength from the American heartland and sharing a vision that resonates across the country. Redlin's interest in out-of-doors themes can be traced to his childhood in Watertown, South Dakota. A motorcycle accident ended his dream of becoming a forest ranger, and he opted to pursue a career in the graphic arts. Redlin spent 25 years working in commercial art as a layout artist, graphic designer, illustrator and art director. In his leisure time he researched wildlife subjects and settings.

In 1992, Terry completed one of his most ambitious work, painting each line in the first stanza of "America the Beautiful". All eight, which depict American life from the setting of the west to present day, were released as limited edition prints over a three year period.

Terry Redlin derives the most satisfaction from his conservation work. Over the years from 1981 to 1997, his donations to Ducks Unlimited raised more than $28 million, setting an all-time record in art sales for wetland conservation projects. By his own estimation, he has donated several million dollars of art to other nonprofit conservation organizations.

Few artists can rival the standard of excellence achieved by Master Artist Terry Redlin. He is truly one of the country's most widely collected painters of wildlife and Americana.