Maynard Reece
Maynard Fred Reece (April 26, 1920 – July 11, 2020) was an American artist based in Iowa whose work focused on wildlife, particularly ducks. He won the Federal Duck Stamp competition a record five times in his life: 1948, 1951, 1959, 1969 and 1971.[1] Reece turned 100 in April 2020[2] and died in July that year.[3]
Early life and education
Reece was born in
In 1940, Reece moved to the capital city of
Art
In 1948, Reece won his first Federal Duck Stamp competition. These are not postage stamps but rather stamps required for all waterfowl hunters to have in their possession when hunting waterfowl. He became a prolific and often-published artist. His illustrations have appeared in magazines such as and National Wildlife. Moreover, he has published two books devoted to his own wildlife art: The Waterfowl Art of Maynard Reece and The Upland Bird Art of Maynard Reece.
His art combines an accuracy of detail with a keen expressiveness of feeling. "Much has been written about the accuracy of Reece's artwork; every detail correct - feathers, position, wind, weather and weeds...These things are combined with a feel for color, a sensitivity to the moods of nature and the ability to dip back into the mental images of decades of outdoor observation to create a work of art which is much more than the sum of its parts."[1]
Awards
- 1948. Federal Duck Stamp
- 1951. Federal Duck Stamp
- 1959. Federal Duck Stamp
- 1969. Federal Duck Stamp
- 1971. Federal Duck Stamp
- 1972. Duck stamp design for the state of Iowa
- 1977. Duck stamp design for the state of Iowa
- 1981. Iowa Habitat Stamp
- 1981. Iowa Trout Stamp
- 1982. Arkansas Duck Stamp
- 1983. Texas Duck Stamp,
- 1983. Missouri's First of State Turkey Stamp
- 1983. Ruffed Grouse Society's annual fundraiser
- 1988. Arkansas Duck Stamp
Publications
- The Waterfowl Art of Maynard Reece
- The Upland Bird Art of Maynard Reece.
References
- Madson, Chris. "A Brush with the Wild: The Art of Maynard Reece," Wildlife Art (September/October 1997): 22-25.
- Van Gelder, Patricia. Wildlife Artists at Work. New York: Watson-Guptill, 1982,144-161.
- ^ a b c d "About Maynard". Maynard Reece Gallery. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
- ^ Maynard Reece’s Legacy Is Protected Habitat
- ^ Maynard F. Reece
- ^ "Maynard Reece". David and Gail Watson/Watson's Wildlife Art Gallery. Archived from the original on 2011-08-26. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
- ^ "Maynard Reece biography". National Museum of Wildlife Art. Archived from the original on 2011-07-16. Retrieved 2011-08-14.
External links
- Maynard Reece Gallery
- Maynard Reece: Iowa Wildlife Artist Documentary produced by Iowa Public Television