Paul Makuchal, Wildlife Artist
Starting at an early age, Paul has always drawn the wildlife he has observed in the natural world. Primarily a self taught artist, his use of color, contrast and detail
allowed him to gain popularity with collectors and obtain success in various art competitions across the Mid Atlantic region and the national stage. His artwork has been exhibited at such venues as the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury,MD and the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, MD. He has used his art to help support local and national conservation groups and there causes. He enjoys the outdoors and is always on the lookout for new reference and ideas for future paintings.
allowed him to gain popularity with collectors and obtain success in various art competitions across the Mid Atlantic region and the national stage. His artwork has been exhibited at such venues as the Ward Museum of Wildfowl Art in Salisbury,MD and the Waterfowl Festival in Easton, MD. He has used his art to help support local and national conservation groups and there causes. He enjoys the outdoors and is always on the lookout for new reference and ideas for future paintings.
Awards/Achievements
1994-95 Third place Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest
1998-99 Maryland Duck Stamp contest winner
(Youngest artist to win this competition, he was 21)
1999-2000 Maryland Ducks Unlimited Sponsor artist
2000-01 Oklahoma Duck Stamp contest winner
2006-07 Maryland Duck Stamp contest winner
2013-14 Maryland Duck Stamp contest winner
2016-17 Second place Delaware Duck Stamp contest
2016-17 Idaho Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year
2017-18 Maryland Duck Stamp contest winner
2017-18 Iowa Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Artist
2017-18 Michigan Ducks Unlimited Sponsor artist
2020-21 Iowa Ducks Unlimited Sponsor artist
2021-22 Second place Virginia Duck Stamp contest
1994-95 Third place Federal Junior Duck Stamp contest
1998-99 Maryland Duck Stamp contest winner
(Youngest artist to win this competition, he was 21)
1999-2000 Maryland Ducks Unlimited Sponsor artist
2000-01 Oklahoma Duck Stamp contest winner
2006-07 Maryland Duck Stamp contest winner
2013-14 Maryland Duck Stamp contest winner
2016-17 Second place Delaware Duck Stamp contest
2016-17 Idaho Ducks Unlimited Artist of the Year
2017-18 Maryland Duck Stamp contest winner
2017-18 Iowa Ducks Unlimited Sponsor Artist
2017-18 Michigan Ducks Unlimited Sponsor artist
2020-21 Iowa Ducks Unlimited Sponsor artist
2021-22 Second place Virginia Duck Stamp contest
