Don Kloetzke

Don Kloetzke (born 1951) is an American painter, known for his wildlife art portraits, ^[1] he has also painted landscapes, still life, World War II aircraft along with emotional Green Bay Packer fan themes.

Life

Donald Kloetze, who goes by the professional name Don Kloetze, was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1951. Raised in a military family, he lived in various locations, including Hawaii, Mississippi, California, Germany, and elsewhere. These experiences allowed Kloetze to refine his drawing and painting abilities.

His artistic work has earned significant recognition, particularly through his participation in the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Exhibition, an internationally renowned invitational showcase.

Awards

His list of accomplishments, honors and awards include:

• Wisconsin Sportsman Magazine selected Kloetzke as their first “wildlife Artist of the Year”
• Selected as “Sponsor Artist” for the Wisconsin Water fowler's Association.
• “Century Artist of the Year” for PBS Channels 10/36.
• “Sponsor Artist” for Wings over Wisconsin.
• “Midnight at Holy Hill” made the U.S. Art's Best Seller List.
• “Sponsor Artist” for Ducks Unlimited.
• “A New Beginning” made the U.S. Art's Best Seller List.
• Ranked in the top 25 best-selling artists in America by U.S. Art Magazine for three consecutive years, (1993–1995)
• “Best of Show” at:
  • National Art Exhibition of Alaska Wildlife
  • St. Paul Winter and Wildlife Art Exhibit
  • National Wildlife & Western Art Exhibition (Milwaukee)
  • National Wildlife & Western Art Exhibition (Minneapolis)

References

1. Gettelman, Parry (12 August 1986). "Four artists collaborate on Wildlife scene". Milwaukee Journal . p. 8. Retrieved 10 August 2010.

External links

• Midnight At Holy Hill