Don Kloetzke Explained

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 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

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)

External links

• Midnight At Holy Hill

Notes and References

1. News: Four artists collaborate on Wildlife scene. Gettelman. Parry. 12 August 1986. Milwaukee Journal. 8. 10 August 2010.