Jim Killen

"I feel fortunate to love what I do every day and hope to bring a sense of joy or recapture a cherished memory for the people who view my art, for this I truly feel blessed by God."
- Jim Killen

Jim Killen's paintings clearly depict his exceptional skill and love of wildlife as well as his dedication to our conservation efforts for future generations. His varied collection of outdoor memories acquired while growing up in Minnesota have helped inspire his painting career. Jim feels "nature and wildlife are the visible manifestations of God's creation" and he strives to capture and preserve these in his artwork.

An innate passion for wildlife habitat and reforestation is evidenced by the rural setting of the Killen home and studio. Jim's third story studio overlooks the 160 acres he has developed into a wildlife management area...focusing on waterfowl, pheasant, wild turkey and deer. A favorite project for Jim is perpetuating the forest...over the years, he has planted more than 30,000 trees on his property!

A dedicated conservationist as well as an avid sportsman, Jim spends many hours with his camera recording the beauty and serenity of the great outdoors with his sporting dog companions by his side. "I feel a closeness to dogs...I have hunted with some great dogs and painted them as well, and I know the dedication there is between an owner and their dog." This affection and spirit is captured in Killen paintings and has earned Jim the reputation as one of the greatest dog artists in the world.

Killen paintings are in great demand. The quality and distinctive style of his art has generated millions of dollars for numerous conservation groups such as Ducks Unlimited International, Pheasants Forever, Quail Unlimited and the National Wild Turkey Federation. His artwork is also featured on many gift items as well as apparel and home furnishings.

A selection of honors and awards that Jim killen has recieved over the years.

1980	Minnesota Conservation Award
1983	South Carolina Duck Stamp
1984	National Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year
	Pennsylvania Duck Stamp
	North Carolina Duck Stamp
1985	Minnesota Pheasant Stamp
1986	First of State Vermont Duck Stamp
	A Four Year Series - "The Four Seasons of Vermont"
	Georgia Duck Stamp
1987	National Wild Turkey Stamp
	Quail Unlimited Grand Slam Print
	Southeastern Wildlife Expo Artist of the Year
1988	Idaho Duck Stamp
	South Carolina Duck Stamp
	Quail Unlimited Stamp
1991	South Carolina Duck Stamp
1993	International Ducks Unlimited International Artist of the Year
	First of State Illinois Habitat Stamp - A Four Year Series
1995	Kentucky Duck Stamp
	North Carolina Duck Stamp
1997	"Target 2000" National Wild Turkey - A Four Year Series
	U.S. Art Hall of Fame Inductee
	Received the Thomas Jefferson Award for Community Service from the American Institute in Washington, DC
1998	Georgia Duck Stamp
	Illinois Duck Stamp - A Five Year Series
1999	Distinguished Alumni Achievement Award - Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN
2003	New Jersey State Duck Stamp