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MICHIGAN 2013 WATERFOWL STAMP CONTEST ~
COMPETITION RULES
MDHA STAMP ORDER FORM
For print and stamp sales information for the MDHA Michigan Duck Stamp Program:
Michael Driver
Stamp Program Coordinator
MDHA Waterfowl
Stamp Program
PO Box 20
Midland, MI 48640
"The Michigan Duck Stamp Program was established in
1976 and has become an icon for water fowl hunters and wetland
conservation enthusiasts. During the past 31 years the program
has gained popularity with collectors and conservations
groups throughout the United States.
Stamp Program Coordinator Michael Driver continues, “An
effective means of fund-raising, ten percent of all generated
revenue from the program is used by the Michigan Department
of Natural Resources to purchase wetland habitats. Also,
a portion of the revenue from every stamp and print purchase
is used to fund MDHA projects; preserving and restoring
wetlands and enriching waterfowl populations statewide.”
Michigan
Duck Stamp Artist Links
Richard Clifton - 2011
J.P. Edwards - 2010
Lorna Poulos - 2009
Dietmar Krumrey -
1982, 1989, 1998, 1999, 2003, 2008
Rod Lawrence - 1983,
1990, 1995, 2000, 2002, 2007
Peter K. Mathios -
2006
Christopher Smith -
2005
Tim MacDonald -
2004
Kim Diment - 2001
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Richard Clifton, 2011 Michigan Duck Stamp Winner
Richard Clifton was born in Delaware in 1961. He lives on a historic family farm adjoining the Prime Hook National Wildlife Refuge, where he is surrounded by inspiration for his art. He is a self-taught wildlife artist who choose acrylics as his medium.
Waterfowl being one of his favorite subjects, he has gone on to paint 30 duck stamps from various states, including the 1996 Australian Duck Stamp and the 2007-2008 Federal Duck Stamp.
Richard's work has been displayed in many of the top wildlife art shows through out the country, including the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition, and the Easton Waterfowl Festival, to name a few.
His art work has appeared on magazine covers, a beer stein for Coors brewing company, been engraved on shotguns for Ducks Unlimited, and on other art related products. Richard's work has been chosen several times for the Ducks Unlimited National Art Package and the National Rifle Association as well. Also, he has been named artist of the year for various conservation groups and his art continues to raise money for these agencies.
Currently, he is working on a documentary with Watermark Productions about his career as an artist, conservationist, hunter and more!
He is an avid hunter of both waterfowl, deer and upland game and uses his experiences in the field as inspiration for his work.
For more information contact:
Richard Clifton Studios
The Gallery at Eastwind
9397 Cods Road
Milford DE 19963
302 684-4747
Email: Rccliftonstudios@AOl
www.richardcliftonwildlifeart.com
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J.P. Edwards,
2010 Michigan Duck Stamp Winner
Though a newcomer to the wildlife art industry, J.P. Edwards has been exposed to wildlife for as long as he can remember. J.P. recalls lying on the living room floor watching Marty Stouffer’s Wild America and sketching his favorite animals. It was then that his parents recognized his gift as an artist. Growing up in Smithfield, North Carolina, J.P. was fascinated with the natural world around him, spending hours in the woods climbing trees, exploring rivers and observing the animals he encountered. J.P.’s favorite pastime was going fishing and hunting with his father. These experiences taught him to respect the outdoors and cherish the earth’s natural landscapes.
While furthering his education at Appalachian State University in Boone, North Carolina, J.P. was exposed to the Blue Ridge Parkway. Its streams, mountains and wildlife greatly contributed to making college life a memorable experience. At Appalachian, J.P. studied graphic design, a discipline that has brought balance, form and attention to detail to his paintings. J.P. also took studio classes including illustration and photography that would help lay a solid foundation for his work in wildlife art.
J.P.’s professional artistic career began when he ventured to New York City after graduating from Appalachian. Living in the Big Apple, J.P. worked as a graphic designer/illustrator learning to handle tight deadlines and long hours. Amid the hustle and bustle of city life, he spent much of his free time in Central Park to satisfy his longing for wide-open spaces. Through its welcome expanses of trees and grass, as well as the zoo and the American Museum of Natural History, the park served as his sanctuary for nature. Restless for new experiences, J.P. later moved to Austin, Texas. Life in the Lone Star state gave him the opportunity to explore a vast variety of unfamiliar landscapes and wildlife.
But as the old saying goes, "there’s no place like home". J.P. eventually returned to North Carolina and currently lives in Raleigh with his wife Mary, who is his most avid fan. Whether going on trips or exploring local parks, he is always thinking of a concept for a blank canvas that needs some paint. J.P. believes his talent and passion for art will help him make a difference in this world. So far to his credit as a wildlife artist, J.P. has won the Nevada and Michigan Duck Stamp Competitions along with being names Idaho's Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Print of the Year.
You can see J.P.'s most current artwork on his website at www.jpedwardsart.com
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Lorna Poulos,
2009 Michigan Duck Stamp Winner
One of eight children, Poulos was born and raised in Midland,
Michigan. Lorna raised her sons, Tyson and Gabe, in nearby
Sanford where, for several years, the family lived on Sanford
Lake with its year-around wealth of wildlife. The family built
very creative blinds, for land and water, from which she could
‘capture’ her subjects.
A self-taught artist, Poulos uses her own photography as the
basis for her wildlife and landscapes. Her photography takes
her from her own backyard to other states, often while visiting
her siblings and their children. One of her favorite new places
to photograph is Montana, where her eldest son Ty is a fly
fishing instructor and guide. Her youngest son Gabe takes
her touring by boat on Michigan’s many lakes and rivers.
Poulos and her husband, Glenn visit many spots in Michigan
during the wildlife migration seasons, and they both spend
hours photographing all that Michigan has to offer............which
is quite amazing!
Poulos also works full time at her business, Lasting Lines,
applying permanent facial make-up. She also works with cancer
survivors, creating the final touches to mastectomy reconstructions
for women and men, work referred to her by local surgeons.
Poulos calls it another aspect of her art.
Besides painting, Poulos also sculpts, using papier mache
clay to create interesting characters, often working on them
in the early hours of the morning and weekends.
With her love of art and the support of her family and friends,
Poulos aspires to pursue her art full time in the future.
For more information please visit www.poulosstudios.com and
www.lornapoulos.com
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