Allen E Crothamel, an artist from Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania, paints on the unusual medium of the tail feathers of wild turkey and grouse.
Allen works with many wildlife organization fundraisers across the country, including the Rocky Mt. Elk Foundation, Ducks Unlimited, Quail Unlimited, National Wild Turkey Federation, Ruffed Grouse Society, Whitetail Deer Association, Fur Trappers Association, The Audubon Society, Trout Unlimited, and Pheasants Forever.
The artist has appeared on many television shows airing locally and nationally. Articles and illustrations have been published by magazine and book authors. Nationally, stores which have sold the feather prints include Border's Bookstores, A.C. Moore, Fox Ridge Outfitters, Cabela's and Orvis Outfitters.
Allen was commissioned for a painting sent to the Australian Summer Olympics, and has sent paintings to many other parts of the world. He has been selected for numerous awards in the art world, including the Eastman Kodak award for innovative art printing.
Distinguished celebrities who display the feather paintings in their homes include Tom Brokaw, of NBC and George Lucas, producer of Star Wars. Allen presented, at a press conference, his patriotic scene to Betsy castillo, former Miss USA.
"I was a produce buyer until my late thirties when life's hectic pace left me tired, without a career, and with little to anticipate. Having been an outdoors man all my life, I found strength within by painting, the rejuvenating beauty of nature. In such a rushed and troubled time, nature is a place to which we can retreat to find inner peace. I thank God and you for making my art career possible."
Original paintings and custom feather paintings (bird dog on point) may be commissioned. Phone: 570-937-4896 Prints are archival ink and paper.
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