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'''Don Kloetzke''' is an |
'''Don Kloetzke''' (born 1951) is an American [[Painting|painter]], known for his [[wildlife art]] portraits,<ref name="Gettelman">{{cite news|url=https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8FYaAAAAIBAJ&sjid=eioEAAAAIBAJ&pg=3511,3035537&dq=don+kloetzke&hl=en|title=Four artists collaborate on Wildlife scene|last=Gettelman|first=Parry|date=12 August 1986|work=[[Milwaukee Journal Sentinel|Milwaukee Journal]]|page=8|accessdate=10 August 2010}}</ref> he has also painted landscapes, [[still life]], [[World War II]] aircraft along with emotional [[Green Bay Packer]] fan themes. |
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== Life == |
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Don was born in [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]] in 1951 |
Donald Kloetzke, known professionally as Don Kloetzke, was born in [[Oshkosh, Wisconsin]], in 1951. Growing up in a military family, he traversed various locations including [[Hawaii]], Mississippi, California, Germany, and others. It was during these travels that Kloetzke honed his drawing and painting skills. |
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Kloetzke’s work has been accepted by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Exhibition, an international invitational show. |
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Kloetzke's artistic contributions have garnered recognition, notably through his participation in the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Exhibition, an internationally acclaimed invitational show. |
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==Awards== |
==Awards== |
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His list of accomplishments, honors and awards include: |
His list of accomplishments, honors and awards include: |
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*Wisconsin Sportsman Magazine selected Kloetzke as their first “wildlife Artist of the Year” |
*Wisconsin Sportsman Magazine selected Kloetzke as their first “wildlife Artist of the Year” |
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*Selected as “Sponsor Artist” for the Wisconsin Water |
*Selected as “Sponsor Artist” for the Wisconsin Water fowler's Association. |
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*“Century Artist of the Year” for PBS Channels 10/36. |
*“Century Artist of the Year” for PBS Channels 10/36. |
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*“Sponsor Artist” for Wings over Wisconsin. |
*“Sponsor Artist” for Wings over Wisconsin. |
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*“Midnight at Holy Hill” made the U.S. |
*“Midnight at Holy Hill” made the U.S. Art's [[Best Seller]] List. |
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*“Sponsor Artist” for [[Ducks Unlimited]]. |
*“Sponsor Artist” for [[Ducks Unlimited]]. |
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*“A New Beginning” made the U.S. |
*“A New Beginning” made the U.S. Art's Best Seller List. |
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*Ranked in the top 25 best-selling artists in America by ''U.S. Art Magazine'' for three consecutive years, ( |
*Ranked in the top 25 best-selling artists in America by ''U.S. Art Magazine'' for three consecutive years, (1993–1995) |
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*“Best of Show” at: |
*“Best of Show” at: |
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**National Art Exhibition of Alaska Wildlife |
**National Art Exhibition of Alaska Wildlife |
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**St. Paul Winter and Wildlife Art Exhibit |
**St. Paul Winter and Wildlife Art Exhibit |
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**National Wildlife & Western Art Exhibition (Milwaukee) |
**National Wildlife & Western Art Exhibition (Milwaukee) |
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**National Wildlife & Western Art Exhibition (Minneapolis) |
**National Wildlife & Western Art Exhibition (Minneapolis) |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.prints.com/prints.php/Don_Kloetzke/Midnight_at_Holy_Hill/?artist_id=2232&print_id=21053 Midnight At Holy Hill] |
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*[http://www.thunderart.com Thunder Mountain Press website] |
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Latest revision as of 03:07, 25 May 2024
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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
[edit]Donald Kloetzke, known professionally as Don Kloetzke, was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1951. Growing up in a military family, he traversed various locations including Hawaii, Mississippi, California, Germany, and others. It was during these travels that Kloetzke honed his drawing and painting skills.
Kloetzke's artistic contributions have garnered recognition, notably through his participation in the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Exhibition, an internationally acclaimed invitational show.
Awards
[edit]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
[edit]- ^ Gettelman, Parry (12 August 1986). "Four artists collaborate on Wildlife scene". Milwaukee Journal. p. 8. Retrieved 10 August 2010.
External links
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