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Americana Artist Terry Redlin – A Look Back By Steve Weisman, Free-Lance Writer
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fter a lifetime of artistic achievements during which he created 200 paintings, 71-year old Terry Redlin rated
“America’s Most Popular Artist” by the U. S. Art magazine, has announced his retirement from painting and print signing. Possessing the unique ability to tell stories through his paintings that capture the very essence of America’s rural life, Redlin’s artistic style has become so popular over the past 30 years that many say it has actually evolved into a genre of its own. What began as the style of just another wildlife artist has turned into one that captures the nostalgia of the Americana theme as no other artist has ever done. To the extent that many who own a Redlin print do so because they can put themselves right into the scene. The awards have come with the notoriety: Ducks Unlimited’s
his retirement surrounded by family, friends and places that he has enjoyed for 71 years. But even as the artist’s painting career has ended, his legacy
What began as the style of just another wildlife artist has turned into one that captures the nostalgia of the Americana theme as no other artist has ever done.
will continue. His style will continue to inspire others, the Redlin Art Center in Watertown will continue to showcase all that Terry Redlin art has been about and new products and Terry Redlin memorabilia will continue to be released. Julie Ranum, Executive Director of the Redlin Art Center says with a smile as she looks around at the legacy that Terry Redlin has left the world. “The Redlin Art Center is more than a majestic building and a collection of paintings. It is a gift beyond bricks and mortar, beyond canvas and paint – the power of the place lies
Artist of the Year, Minnesota’s Conservationist of the Year... and the list of accomplishments and accolades has continued to roll on for Redlin over the years. However, the painting and the print signing have ended, and the time has come for Terry to enjoy retirement at his home on Lake Kampeska on the outskirts of Watertown, SD. Would you believe on the very spot he fished from as a young boy? It is there that he will enjoy
within the stories Terry Redlin tells with every brushstroke and the way those stories touch the hearts of all who see them.” Terry’s son Charles, also appreciates the legacy left by his father. “During my entire life I have watched my father work very hard. He was never of the mindset that he would work when he was ‘inspired’ – he treated his art as a job. Most of the time, he would end up painting before sun up and would paint until dark.”
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