Jerry Gadamus Bio | Thunder Mountain Press Art Gallery

Jerry Gadamus
Biography

Jerry Gadamus is recognized internationally for the way he achieves unbelievable detail with his airbrush. It is called "freehand airbrushing", and is done without the aide of stencils or paintbrush. It contributes to a painting style that personifies his acclaimed reputation as an outdoor painter.

His love of outdoor sports has taken him far and wide in the wilderness. Each year Jerry joins his friends on a painting and photography trip into the Western States, where they study the abundant wildlife and paint the mountainous landscapes.

Jerry graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. His art has appeared on the covers of countless magazines and books, including Wildlife Art News and U.S. Art. He has won countless awards for his paintings, and his work is a familiar sight at many wildlife fund-raising auctions.

Jerry has been juried into the prestigious "Birds of Art" exhibition at the Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum in Wausau, Wisconsin, five times and twice was selected to go on the national and international tours. Two of his works are in the museum's permanent collection.

His honors and awards include:

"Best of Show" at the Wildlife and Western Art Exhibition in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
"Award of Merit" from the Anchorage Audubon Society National Art Exhibition
of Alaska Wildlife, Anchorage, Alaska.
"Artist of the Year" for Northwoods Wildlife Center.
"Sponsor Artist" for National Society to Prevent Blindness.
"Artist of the Year" for Wisconsin Waterfowl Association.
"Artist of the Year" for Wings Over Wisconsin.
"Featured Artist" for Wildlife and Sporting Art Exhibition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
"Artist of the Year" for Ducks Unlimited Winnebago Flyway.
"Peoples Choice Award" for National Northwoods Wildlife Art Show, Klondike Days (1996).
"Century Collection Artist" for the Channel 10/36 TV Auction.
"Peoples Choice Award" for National Northwoods Wildlife Art Show, Klondike Days (1998).
"Ducks Unlimited" Wisconsin Sponsor Artist (2000).
"Pheasant Forever" Fundraising Package Artist (2001).
"Ducks Unlimited" Artist of the Year (2003).