A Brush with Greatness
A wildlife painter by trade and a duck hunter at heart, David Maass has made a waterfowl-hunting pilgrimage to Manitoba's Delta Marsh during each of the past 35 years. The man has seen plenty of ducks, but in his eyes the good old days might be right now.
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David Maass wins record-breaking fourth DU Artist of the Year award
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Dec. 3, 2012 - Wildlife artist David Maass of Long Lake, Minn., is Ducks Unlimited's 2013 Artist of the Year (AOY). His winning painting, "Pitching into Cypress," earned Maass his fourth AOY award, more than any other artist.
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DU All-Star Sketches
Below are a few of the sketches submitted by our all-star artists for this year's art package. Click on a thumbnail to see a larger image.
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Strokes of Genius
Four-time federal duck stamp winner Jim Hautman is DU's 2011 Artist of the Year
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James Hautman named Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Feb. 24, 2010 - Wildlife artist James Hautman of Chaska, Minn., is the Ducks Unlimited 2011 Artist of the Year. His painting, "First Light - Canvasbacks," earned him the top honor.
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Dennis Minor named DU International Artist of the Year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Mar. 6, 2009 - Wildlife artist Dennis Minor of Lacey's Spring, Ala., is the Ducks Unlimited 2010 International Artist of the Year. His painting, "Beam's Creek" earned him the top honor.
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Peter Mathios named Ducks Unlimited International Artist of the Year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Feb. 20, 2008 - Renowned wildlife artist Peter Mathios of Albany, Oregon, is the Ducks Unlimited 2009 International Artist of the Year. His painting, "Evening Sprig," earned him the top honor.
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Anthony Padgett named Ducks Unlimited International Artist of the Year
MEMPHIS, Tenn. - March 26, 2007 - Acclaimed wildlife artist Anthony Padgett of Mascoutah, Ill., is Ducks Unlimited 2008 International Artist of the Year. His painting, "Diligence - Yellow Lab," grabbed the top honor.
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Ducks Unlimited Offers Ralph McDonald's Ivory-billed Woodpecker Print
MEMPHIS, Tenn., Dec. 19, 2005 – Springing to near life through the talents of Ducks Unlimited (DU) International Artist of the Year Ralph McDonald, the once thought-to-be-extinct, ivory-billed woodpecker is DU's newest art print available to the public.
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