BASS AND SPINNERBAIT: PILLLOW

BASS AND SPINNERBAIT: PILLLOW ABOUT THE ARTIST:Al Agnew has always had twin passions for nature and art. Growing up in the Missouri Ozarks, he spent his time exploring the rivers and rugged hills and bringing home birds, turtles, snakes, and other creatures to study and draw. Since his foray into the professional art world in 1983 Als artistic quest has taken him from Alaska to Mexico, from Maine to California, and from Canada to Africa. His experiences in the wild, with sketchbook have been the basis for his award winning and highly sought after paintings.Al is renowned for his portrayals of North American and African animals, and has a special affinity for predatory birds and mammals. He also is well known for his paintings of freshwater fish in dynamic action. An ardent conservationist, Als work has raised millions of dollars for such organizations as Ducks Unlimited, the National Wild Turkey Federation, the Black Bass Foundation, and the Wolf Recovery Project. His art has earned him many honors both nationally and internationally. His work has been featured in Wildlife Art News, U.S. Art, Field & Stream, Outdoor Life, Sporting Classics, In-Fisherman and North American Fisherman magazines.For the past five years, his work has been made available as limited edition prints by Hadley House Publishers of Plymouth MN. In responding to the increasing demand for his art, the artist has also licensed such national companies as TSF Sportswear, Scene Weaver, and the Bradford Exchange to reproduce his work on sportswear, furniture throws, collectible plates, and other products. ISBN: 0-SWEAVR-30115 publish date: 08/15/2006