MN wildlife artists

[sticknstring]

We're looking at replacing the mirror over the fireplace with a wildlife print from a MN artist. I really enjoy the works of Michael Sieve, David Maass, Les Kouba, & the Hautman's. Who are some of your favorites and what have been some good resources for obtaining them? Art Barbarians is a great site I've found to be very helpful. I'm primarily focused on whitetails, ringnecks, turkeys, ruffies, & woodies. Suggestions?

[MUSKYMAN1011]

I have a small collection of prints by (half dozen or better)

Michael Sieve & Les Kouba (my two favs)

country-art

DOT com

Located in Canby MN is a good place to look!

Al is a good guy to work with!

[hanson]

Art Barbarians is a great shop. I've had them frame some prints for me in the past. They actually used to be a sponsor here at FM and thats how I learned about them. The used to sponsor some of the photo contests here.

I'm a Kouba fan myself for waterfowl prints.

[Jim Almquist]

I am a big fan of James Meger and his pheasant prints. I have 2 and the detail is great and he will hide birds within the prints.

[Gissert]

John House has done some nice stuff.

[MUSKYMAN1011]

Where is John House located at?

I agree, James Meger does have some nice pheasant prints

[hanson]

Where is John House located at?

Lives in Melby, Minnesota.

He's actually a relative of mine, married into my dad's side of the family.

He's painted what he refers to as the Grand Slam of MN wildlife art - the state duck stamp, pheasant stamp, turkey stamp, and trout stamp.

[goose89]

Eric Bjorlin (Plymouth) gets a vote from me. I agree with the others, but I would check him out. His "Dad and I" series is pretty cool, along with his ice fishing prints. Good luck on your search.

[sticknstring]

I own some of Meger's work - he's got some talent for sure. I couldn't find anything on House. Bjorlin's got some great ice fishing stuff. Thanks for the heads up on him. It's going to be tough to narrow it down. Where do most of you guys buy your prints and/or get them framed?

[Iambjm]

Bruce Miller, my brother-in-laws nephew. Just google the name

[Jackpine Rob]

One of my favorites is "Winter Tracks" by Darrell Bush. Its a winter/BWCA evening scene.

Its right above my computer as I type this.

[8-Ball]

Bruce Miller- I have his set of all the deer zones in Minny of whitetails-excellent stuff. Hard to find now, i would imagine. We bought ours from an art gallery in Richfield-but that was 10-12 yrs ago and darned if I can remember the name!

[Mr. Nailz]

Scott Storm is also an option.

[Fishook]

You didn't mention Loon prints but if that is of interest, Jeff Renner in the Park Rapids area does nice work. He does much more than Loons and is certainly worth taking a look at.

[Macgyver55]

Daniel R Pierce, he's local and he has done a duck stamp in the past to his credit.

[zamboni]

Scheels sells framed Terry Redlin prints.

[LOTWSvirgin]

Cabelas in owatona spl? Has that Outlet store down the road a block or two has the blue air planes outside Has a lot of really nice prints there

[fishindon]

Check out Richard Plasschaert's print's also. Minnesota artist from Waseca.

[zamboni]

Cabelas in owatona spl? Has that Outlet store down the road a block or two has the blue air planes outside Has a lot of really nice prints there

They closed. Thats an RV dealership now.

[sticknstring]

Thanks for all the great suggestions. I wasn't aware of all the talented artists we have here in the state. I've got some new names to add to the list for sure. When you can't shoot anything big enough to mount, hang a print right?

[marine_man]

Eric Bjorlin (Plymouth) gets a vote from me. I agree with the others, but I would check him out. His "Dad and I" series is pretty cool, along with his ice fishing prints. Good luck on your search.

I second this recommendation!

marine_man

[MinnesotaMongo]

Jerry Raedeke is a wonderful artist who started in SW Minnesota. Terrific painter and a heckuva nice guy. Google him and you can see some of his stuff.