Jun 23, 2022 · I was chosen as the artist for next year's Texas Duck Stamp. I was excited to have Pintails as this year's species as they are one of the most beautiful and graceful birds in the …
James Hautman In 1989, at the age of 25, Jim became the youngest artist in history to win the prestigious Federal Duck Stamp Contest. In 1994 he not only took first prize but he set a new record by receiving a perfect judges score as well as the distinguished People's Choice Award.
To date, Jim's artwork can be found on 23 conservation stamp designs. In 2003, Jim and his brothers, Robert and Joe, were commissioned by the United Nations to paint a series of 12 designs featuring endangered species from around the world.
To see some of the many winning Hautman conservation stamp designs go to Stamp Prints. Visit the "studiopages" of Jim, Bob, or Joe for more information on the artists and their current projects. Duck Stamp History J.N. “Ding” Darling designed the very first federal Duck Stamp in 1934.