Jerry Gadamus is recognized internationally for the way he achieves unbelievable detail with his airbrush. It's called "free-hand airbrushing" which is done without the aid 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. 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.
Jerry's awards are many. The following are but a few:
- 1984 "Best of Show" at the Wildlife and Western Art Exhibition in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
- 1984 "Award of Merit" from the Anchorage Audubon Society National Art Exhibition of Alaska Wildlife, Anchorage, Alaska.
- 1987 "Artist of the Year" Northwoods Wildlife Center.
- 1988 "Sponsor Artist" National Society to Prevent Blindness.
- 1990 "Artist of the Year" Wisconsin Waterfowl Association.
- 1991 "Artist of the Year" Wings Over Wisconsin.
- 1991 "Featured Artist" Wildlife and Sporting Art Exhibition in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
- 1993 "Artist of the Year" Ducks Unlimited Winnebago Flyway.
- 1996 "Peoples Choice Award" National Northwoods Wildlife Art Show Klondike Days.
- 1996 "Century Collection Artist" for the Channel 10/36 TV Auction.
- 1998 "Peoples Choice Award" National Northwoods Wildlife Art Show, Klondike Days.
Jerry's art has appeared on the covers of countless magazines and books. His works have been featured in Wildlife Art News and U.S. Art, to name a few. Most recently, Jerry's work was commissioned by the Bradford Exchange for a series of highly successful collector plates.
Jerry was an outdoor artist long before he attended the University of Wisconsin where he graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree.
He makes his home in the countryside near Stevens Point, Wisconsin with his wife where he continues to enjoy painting in the wilderness.
