Jim Hautman is an American painter, residing in Minnesota. [1] The artist is best known for his realist wildlife art, particularly the U.S. Federal Duck Stamp. The artist's paintings have been featured on the 1990, 1995, 1999, 2011, 2016, and 2022 U.S. Federal Duck stamps. [2] In September of 2025, his artwork won the U.S. Federal Duck Stamp competition, bringing his total wins to 7. Federal Duck Stamps, a project that raised millions of dollars for environmental conservation. [3] His brothers Joe Hautman and Robert Hautman are also wildlife artists.
Robert Hautman is an American painter, residing in western Minnesota. [4] The artist is best known for his realism wildlife art, particularly the U.S. Federal Duck Stamp. The artist's paintings have been featured on the 2001 and 1997 [5] Federal Duck Stamps, which raised millions of dollars for conservation. [6] In 2016, he was featured in the documentary The Million Dollar Duck about the contest.
Joseph Hautman (born July 10, 1956) is an American painter, residing in Plymouth, Minnesota. [7] The artist is best known for his realism wildlife art, particularly the U.S. Federal Duck Stamp. The artist holds a Ph.D. in physics from the University of Michigan [7] and has had his artwork featured on the 2022, [8] 2016, 2012, 2008, 2002, and 1992 [9] Federal Duck Stamps, raising millions for conservation. [10]