Donald Kloetzke, known professionally as Don Kloetzke, was born in
Oshkosh, Wisconsin, in 1951. Growing up in a military family, he traversed various locations including
Hawaii, Mississippi, California, Germany, and others. It was during these travels that Kloetzke honed his drawing and painting skills.
Kloetzke's artistic contributions have garnered recognition, notably through his participation in the prestigious Leigh Yawkey Woodson Birds in Art Exhibition, an internationally acclaimed invitational show.
Awards
His list of accomplishments, honors and awards include:
Wisconsin Sportsman Magazine selected Kloetzke as their first “wildlife Artist of the Year”
Selected as “Sponsor Artist” for the Wisconsin Water fowler's Association.
“Century Artist of the Year” for PBS Channels 10/36.
“Sponsor Artist” for Wings over Wisconsin.
“Midnight at Holy Hill” made the U.S. Art's
Best Seller List.