Adam at Work in His Studio
Since winning the Federal Duck Stamp Competition, Adam has also been awarded the commission of several state duck stamps. Among these states were Alaska in 2000 and 2003, Washington in 2001, and New York in 2002.
In 2003, Adam was commissioned to create a special painting to be featured as the Ohio Division of Natural Resource’s Bicentennial image. Adam also fulfilled another dream of his in 2004 when he won first place in the Ohio State Duck Stamp Competition. The winning image (to be featured on the 2005 Ohio wetland habitat stamp) depicted a lone drake wood duck swimming through the thick patches of duckweed and cattails found in Ohio marshes during spring. Being a resident of Ohio, this was a very special honor.
To make this accomplishment more personal, Adam photographed his dog, Dakota, to be featured on the souvenir card portion of the state’s stamp.
Following his success with the Ohio program, Adam decided to try for another National award. In 2006, Adam was chosen as The National Wild Turkey Federation’s National Stamp Print ‘artist of the year’.
In addition to these outstanding accomplishments, Adam has consistently placed as a top finalist in the Federal Duck Stamp Competition since his was eligible to re-enter in 2003. Currently, he is working on several privately commissioned projects, and taking advantage of every photographing and hunting opportunity.
In 2003, Adam was commissioned to create a special painting to be featured as the Ohio Division of Natural Resource’s Bicentennial image. Adam also fulfilled another dream of his in 2004 when he won first place in the Ohio State Duck Stamp Competition. The winning image (to be featured on the 2005 Ohio wetland habitat stamp) depicted a lone drake wood duck swimming through the thick patches of duckweed and cattails found in Ohio marshes during spring. Being a resident of Ohio, this was a very special honor.
To make this accomplishment more personal, Adam photographed his dog, Dakota, to be featured on the souvenir card portion of the state’s stamp.
Following his success with the Ohio program, Adam decided to try for another National award. In 2006, Adam was chosen as The National Wild Turkey Federation’s National Stamp Print ‘artist of the year’.
In addition to these outstanding accomplishments, Adam has consistently placed as a top finalist in the Federal Duck Stamp Competition since his was eligible to re-enter in 2003. Currently, he is working on several privately commissioned projects, and taking advantage of every photographing and hunting opportunity.
The National Rifle Association also honored Adam (a proud life member of the NRA) at its 2000 National Convention in Charlotte, North Carolina, along with five other young people who had demonstrated outstanding support to the NRA as members of the organization.
While at the convention, Adam was honored to have the opportunity to spend time talking with Wayne LaPierre and to meet legendary actor and President of the NRA, Charlton Heston.
Adam has always taken a proactive stance in supporting hunting and conservation organizations like the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and the NWTF. He has donated his time, as well as tens of thousands of dollars worth of original artwork, all in an effort to foster the preservation of the wildlife he loves.
While at the convention, Adam was honored to have the opportunity to spend time talking with Wayne LaPierre and to meet legendary actor and President of the NRA, Charlton Heston.
Adam has always taken a proactive stance in supporting hunting and conservation organizations like the NRA, Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, and the NWTF. He has donated his time, as well as tens of thousands of dollars worth of original artwork, all in an effort to foster the preservation of the wildlife he loves.
