Frank Mittelstadt was born in 1956 at Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. Frank graduated from Madison Area Technical College in 1978 with an associate degree in Commercial Art. He reports, "Whether working in oils, acrylics, pastels or pencil, my deep reverence and respect for the natural world always surfaces in my art." Frank's work can be found in numerous private and corporate collections throughout America as well as on many series of collector plates by the Bradford Exchange.

Some of Frank Mittelstadt's awards are:

* 1999 Wisconsin Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Artist
* "Birds in Art" exhibition at Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum, 1991 &   1993.
* "Arts for the Parks Top 100" National Park Academy of the Arts, Jackson   Hole, Wyoming, 1989, 1990, 1993 & 1998.
* Winner - 1999 and 1993 Wisconsin Duck Stamp Competition.
* Winner - 1992 Wisconsin Inland Trout Stamp Contest.
* Winner - 1992 Wisconsin Great Lakes Salmon and Trout Stamp Contest.
* Top ten in the Federal Duck Stamp Contest 1992, 1995 & 1998.
* Artist of the Year for Wings Over Wisconsin in 1994 and 1996
* Judge's Award of Excellence - 1995 Minnesota Heritage Art Show
* 5th place in the 2004 Federal Duck Stamp competition

Cattail Display 2
(Red winged blackbird)
Acrylic on maple
Image Size: 15.5" x 6.5"
Outside Size: 21.5" x 12.5"
Price: $ 745 shipping extra

Profile of a Pheasant
Acrylic on board
Image Size: 10" x 8" (framed 20" x 18")
Price: $ 875 Sold