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Maynard Reece BIOGRAPHY
1920 Arnolds Park, Iowa - 2020. Known for: Wildlife, marshland landscape.
Maynard Fred Reece was born to Waldo and Inez Reece on April 26,1920 in Arnolds Park, Iowa. After graduating from Earlham High School in 1937, he went to Des Moines and began work as an artist for... Read full biography
Maynard Fred Reece was born to Waldo and Inez Reece on April 26,1920 in Arnolds Park, Iowa. After graduating from Earlham High School in 1937, he went to Des Moines and began work as an artist for the Iowa Department of History and Archives. Later he accepted a position with Meredith Publishing... Read full biography
Maynard Fred Reece was born to Waldo and Inez Reece on April 26,1920 in Arnolds Park, Iowa. After graduating from Earlham High School in 1937, he went to Des Moines and began work as an artist for the Iowa Department of History and Archives. Later he accepted a position with Meredith Publishing Company, where he was introduced to Ding Darling, which developed into a lasting friendship. With the outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the Army in 1942, becoming sergeant in the Signal Corp. On a... Read full biography
Maynard Fred Reece was born to Waldo and Inez Reece on April 26,1920 in Arnolds Park, Iowa. After graduating from Earlham High School in 1937, he went to Des Moines and began work as an artist for the Iowa Department of History and Archives. Later he accepted a position with Meredith Publishing Company, where he was introduced to Ding Darling, which developed into a lasting friendship. With the outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the Army in 1942, becoming sergeant in the Signal Corp. On a furlough in October of 1945, he met June Carman who became his wife on April 7, 1946, after his discharge from the Army. Pursuing his passion for art, he won the prestigious Federal Duck Stamp Competition in 1948, the first of 5 wins (1948, 1951,... Read full biography
Maynard Fred Reece was born to Waldo and Inez Reece on April 26,1920 in Arnolds Park, Iowa. After graduating from Earlham High School in 1937, he went to Des Moines and began work as an artist for the Iowa Department of History and Archives. Later he accepted a position with Meredith Publishing Company, where he was introduced to Ding Darling, which developed into a lasting friendship. With the outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the Army in 1942, becoming sergeant in the Signal Corp. On a furlough in October of 1945, he met June Carman who became his wife on April 7, 1946, after his discharge from the Army. Pursuing his passion for art, he won the prestigious Federal Duck Stamp Competition in 1948, the first of 5 wins (1948, 1951, 1959, 1969, 1971). In 1972, the State of Iowa commissioned him to paint the first Iowa Duck Stamp, which became a contest. He won in... Read full biography
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Maynard Fred Reece was born to Waldo and Inez Reece on April 26,1920 in Arnolds Park, Iowa. After graduating from Earlham High School in 1937, he went to Des Moines and began work as an artist for the Iowa Department of History and Archives. Later he accepted a position with Meredith Publishing Company, where he was introduced to Ding Darling, which developed into a lasting friendship. With the outbreak of World War II, he enlisted in the Army in 1942, becoming sergeant in the Signal Corp. On a furlough in October of 1945, he met June Carman who became his wife on April 7, 1946, after his discharge from the Army.
Pursuing his passion for art, he won the prestigious Federal Duck Stamp Competition in 1948, the first of 5 wins (1948, 1951, 1959, 1969, 1971). In 1972, the State of Iowa commissioned him to paint the first Iowa Duck Stamp, which became a contest. He won in 1977 and 1993.
His association with Duck Stamps spans over 60 years. Maynard has painted over 35 designs for federal and state programs.
His work has appeared in numerous national magazines. He has illustrated and authored a number of books including The Waterfowl Art of Maynard Reece and The Upland Bird Art of Maynard Reece. His paintings have been exhibited in museums throughout the United States and Canada.
As an avid outdoorsman and conservationist, Maynard has donated untold amounts of artwork to numerous conservation organizations for fundraising.
Source: Taken in part from the artist's obituary by Wallace Funeral Home
Submitted by: Leah TharpeBiography from the Archives of askART
Born in Arnolds Park, Iowa, Reece is best known for his waterfowl depiction. He has won an unparalleled number of Duck Stamp competitions, five in all, and has also illustrated several books. The first one, "Iowa Fish and Fishing," made such an impression that "Life" magazine invited him to paint the game fish of North America for a special color spread. Also a writer, he has written and illustrated "The Waterfowl Art of Maynard Reece" and "The Upland Bird Art of Maynard Reece." Continuing to live in Iowa, he is active in environmental conservation.