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TURKEY EXAMPLES
Be it in the wild Turkey woods just as the sun is bringing the woods to life. As the first heart-stopping gobble sounds off, or as a big long beard Tom steps out in full strut which Jim has witnessed so many times. You can feel the experience for yourself through Jim's art.
FISHING EXAMPLES
Jim has expressed that his true love and passion in the outdoors is on the water fishing for almost anything that will bend his rod and make the reel drag sing. As a fisherman since he was a little guy until now with over 30 years as a fishing guide, Jim still loves every time he is on the water, be it by himself or sharing time on the water with others. Jim says "at this time in my life I feel it is my time to share all the experience and knowledge I have gained over the years on the water with others. I feel I am an educator of Anglers at this time of my life. I love sharing time on the water with others and for those who haven't done that yet, my hope is that they will enjoy my visions of what I love on the water. Jim is proud that he has won a number of Trout and Salmon stamp art competitions in the state of Wisconsin.
WATERFOWL EXAMPLES
Jim has hunted for waterfowl all over the country. Jim says there is something so special about watching a flock of ducks or a flight of geese locking up for a landing into a set of decoys, or watching your favorite furry hunting partner shiver with excitement waiting to explode out of the blind to do their job after you do yours.
PHEASANT EXAMPLES
Jim has hunted upland game birds since he has been a young man. Jim says "There is something so special about watching a good dog work. If you go out Pheasant hunting without a dog, you are just out for a walk. I have been so blessed to hunt with some incredible furry hunting partners including my own. There is something so special shared between a man and his dog when they work together in the field. When it all comes together and the dog goes to point, the flush, the cackle of the rooster, and the shot. It is art in the making. I know how special all my dogs have been to me and they are to so many of us.
DOG EXAMPLES
Jim has been creating beautiful pet portraits for years, using his skills in pencil and paint to capture the personality and charm of each animal. No matter what kind of pet you have, Jim can create a realistic and expressive portrait that you will cherish for a lifetime.
BIG GAME EXAMPLES
Jim had hunted big game animals around the U.S and Canada such as Bear, Moose, Elk, Mule Deer, and others. Jim has enjoyed doing art of many different species of big game animals from North America. Jim has also done commission work on animals he hasn't witnessed in person such as animals from around the world such as Africa.
AFRICAN ANIMALS EXAMPLES
Jim Tostrud uses pencil to create stunning black and white drawings that capture the beauty and majesty of lions, elephants, zebra, and other creatures of the savanna. His drawings are realistic and detailed, yet also expressive and emotional.
WHITETAIL DEER EXAMPLES
Jim admits that out of all the big game animals he has a true love for the Whitetail deer and it shows in his work. Jim says "I have been fascinated with the Whitetail Deer since I was a little boy. Deer hunting has been a family tradition in my family and I have a fond respect for these beautiful majestic animals." Jim admits, "Yes, we hunt and harvest these animals, but nothing goes to waste. People always ask me, if you love these animals so much then why do you kill them? I tell these people that I was taught that these animals need to be managed and to never over harvest and never kill something you won't eat. To be a conservationist and guardian of the game and steward of the land." As you can see in these Whitetail deer examples of Jim's work, Jim likes to draw and paint big bucks. The cool thing is these big whitetail bucks are deer that Jim himself and friends or family members have harvested.
"I hope that whoever witnesses my art can truly feel my love and passion for a moment in time in nature captured in my art. Be it a big majestic whitetail buck, a strutting Tom turkey, or a songbird. The Lord has blessed me in so many ways. My hopes are to share my blessings with all who view Jim Tostrud's Wildlife Visions!"
JIM TOSTRUD