February 15 - 17, 2013
Charleston, SC
2013 SEWE Gallery
These artists are for the 2013 SEWE weekend. Click here for all 2012 artists!
Ralph McDonald
For over thirty years knowledgeable art collectors have enthusiastically collected McDonald’s paintings, giclees and limited edition prints. Among these collectors are a Chief Justice of the United States Supreme Court, two state governors, several senators and congressmen, as well as movie starts, corporations and business leaders. McDonald received his formal art education at The Harris Art School. After several years as commercial artist, he left the security of the field to become a wildlife artist. His timing was excellent as the limited edition print market was expanding rapidly at that time. His career received a substantial boost when the Governor of Tennessee commissioned him to paint the official portrait of the state’s bird. In 1981, Ducks Unlimited named him National Artist of the Year and his “Green Wing Series” became the most profitable print series in their history. In 2006, McDonald was named Ducks Unlimited’s International Artist of the Year and he was inducted into the Outdoor Legends Hall of Fame. Over the years the sale of his paintings and prints by conservation organization have raised over fifteen million dollars to help fund their projects.
Artist Hometown: Gallatin, TN
Artist Email: cooksey@wildlifeart.com
Artist's Website: Ralph McDonald