Terry Redlin

Terry Avon Redlin (July 11, 1937 – April 24, 2016) was an American illustrator, popular for drawing outdoor and wildlife themes, often at dusk. In the 1990s, he was often named "America's most popular artist" in annual gallery reviews conducted by US Art magazine. Redlin was born and raised in Watertown, South Dakota. Initially, he planned to become a forest ranger, but at the age of 15 he became disabled in a motorcycle accident. In 1967, Redlin and his family moved to Forest Lake, Minnesota. He earned a degree from St. Paul's School of Associated Arts in St. Paul, Minnesota, and spent 25 years working in commercial art as a visual artist, graphic designer, illustrator, and art director.