Description: Jim Killen's "Proud Retrieve" Yellow Labrador Retriever - 1996 Trout Unlimited National Conservation Edition with Medallion - Collectors Edition Framed Stamp Print - Yellow Lab w Mallard Duck - Print Size 12.5 x 14 - Frame Size 17.5 x 18.5 - Mint Condition. BIOGRAPHY OF JIM KILLEN “My career as an Artist has brought so many wonderful people and opportunities into my life and I am forever grateful to God for that gift! I love what I do and hope my paintings capture a cherished memory or bring a sense of joy to those who view them.” –Jim Killen Jim Killen is a master artist whose career has spanned over forty years and has developed a large and fiercely loyal following. His art cuts to the heart of the outdoor experience and will endure for as long as people treasure their dogs, gamebirds and waterfowl, and the unspoiled places that bring them all together. As a dedicated conservationist and avid sportsman, Jim, merges his passion for the outdoors into every facet of his life. Jim spends hours with his camera recording the beauty and serenity of the great outdoors with his own sporting dogs by his side. His affection for their spirit and loyalty is readily seen in the intimate dog portraits that have earned Jim the reputation as one of the great dog artists in the world! Jim brings his commitment and experience to wildlife and conservation organizations with his remarkable gift of painting. Ducks Unlimited has honored Jim three times as their “International Artist of the Year”, and named him one of the “All-Star Artists” for Ducks Unlimited 75th Anniversary celebration in 2012. The distinctive style and quality of Jim`s art has generated millions of dollars for various groups including the National Wild Turkey Federation, Pheasants Forever, Quail Unlimited and more than twenty state stamp conservation programs. Jim Killen has received numerous honors and awards over the years including: · 2019-2021o South Carolina Duck Stamp-Three Year Series · 2018o Illinois Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Artist (Three Year Series · 2014o Mn Waterfowl Hall of Fame 2014o Minnesota Waterfowl Association Conservation Award · 2012o International Ducks Unlimited “All-Star Artist” for the 75th Anniversary Art Programo Minnesota Pheasant Habitat Stamp · 2007-2012o South Carolina Duck Stamp–A Six Year Series · 2005o Featured Artist Pheasants Forever “Pheasant Fest” · 2004o National Wild Turkey Federation Artist of the Year · 2003o International Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Yearo New Jersey State Duck Stamp · 1999o Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award – Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN · 1998o Georgia Duck Stampo Illinois Duck Stamp – A Five Year Serieso 1998 – Illinois Duck Stamp – A Five Year Series · 1997o “Target 2000” National Wild Turkey – A Four Year Serieso U.S. Art Hall of Fame Inducteeo Received the Thomas Jefferson Award for Community Service from the American Institute in Washington, DC · 1995o Kentucky Duck Stampo North Carolina Duck Stamp · 1993o International Ducks Unlimited International Artist of the Yearo First of State Illinois Habitat Stamp – A Four Year Series · 1991o South Carolina Duck Stamp · 1988o Idaho Duck Stampo South Carolina Duck Stampo Quail Unlimited Stamp · 1987o National Wild Turkey Stampo Quail Unlimited Grand Slam Printo Southeastern Wildlife Expo Artist of the Year · 1986o First of State Vermont Duck Stampo A Four-Year Series ~ “The Four Seasons of Vermont”o Georgia Duck Stamp · 1985o Minnesota Pheasant Stamp · 1984o National Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Yearo Pennsylvania Duck Stampo North Carolina Duck Stamp · 1983o South Carolina Duck Stamp · 1980o Minnesota Conservation Award
Price: 284.98 USD
Location: Brandon, Mississippi
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Artist: James Killen, Jim Killen
Unit of Sale: Single Piece
Signed By: James Killen
Size: Medium
Custom Bundle: No
Date of Creation: 1996
Item Length: 18.5 in.
Region of Origin: Texas, USA
Framing: Matted & Framed
Personalize: No
Year of Production: 1996
Item Height: 17.5 in.
Style: Realism
Features: Signed, Brand New Custom Sporting Frame, First Class Framing, Distinctive, Done Right, Mint Condition, Custom Framed GiClee Half Sheet, Top Of The Line Museum Grade Double Matting, 3-D Floating GiClee Mounting, Custom Framed, Double Matted GiClee, Artist Proof, Limited Edition, Numbered
Dog: Yellow Labrador Retriever
Item Width: 1.3 in
Handmade: Yes
Time Period Produced: 1990-1999
Image Orientation: Landscape
Signed: Yes
Color: Multi-Color
Title: "Proud Retrieve"
Material: Half Sheet GiClee, Archival Rag Paper
Certificate of Authenticity (COA): No
Original/Licensed Reprint: Licensed Reprint
Subject: Yellow Lab Retrieving Mallard
Print Surface: Archival Rag Paper
Edition: Trout Unlimited National Conservation Edition
Type: Print
Theme: Stamps, Waterfowl Hunting
Production Technique: Hi Resolution GiClee
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
