Don Kloetzke (born July 29, 1951 - May 15, 2023) is an American painter, known for his wildlife art portraits, he has also painted landscapes, still life, World War II aircraft along with emotional Green Bay Packer fan themes.
Life
Don was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin in 1951. His father was in the military so Don moved with his family as they traveled through Hawaii, Mississippi, California, Germany and other places Kloetzke honed his drawing and painting skills.
Kloetzke's work has been accepted by the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Exhibition, an international invitational show.
Awards
His list of accomplishments, honors and awards include:
- Wisconsin Sportsman Magazine selected Kloetzke as their first âÂÂwildlife Artist of the YearâÂÂ
- Selected as âÂÂSponsor Artistâ for the Wisconsin Water fowler's Association.
- âÂÂCentury Artist of the Yearâ for PBS Channels 10/36.
- âÂÂSponsor Artistâ for Wings over Wisconsin.
- âÂÂMidnight at Holy Hillâ made the U.S. Art's Best Seller List.
- âÂÂSponsor Artistâ for Ducks Unlimited.
- âÂÂA New Beginningâ 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, (1993âÂÂ1995)
- âÂÂBest of Showâ 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)
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