Leo Stans (April 12, 1953 - March 22, 2011) was a celebrated American wildlife and landscape painter known for his meticulous detail, rich colors and deep commitment to environmental conservation.
Born and raised in Chaska, Minnesota, his background as an avid outdoorsman heavily influenced his artistic career
Stans held a degree in forestry and initially worked in life insurance sales before choosing to pursue a professional art career full-time in 1980.
To hone his talent, he took art classes at the Minneapolis Institute of Art.
His professional legacy continues to be recognized through his versatile array of realistic wildlife depictions and impressionistic period pieces.
- 'I am a professional artist who has been creating art full-time for over thirty years.
I specialize in wildlife, landscapes, cityscapes, still life and humor, using techniques of traditional fine art.
In 1991 I was commissioned to paint “The National Park Series”, which was sold as framed prints.
In 2002, seeking fresh artistic direction, I began to paint landscapes of the Southwest and historical street scenes situated in Minneapolis and St. Paul.
In 2009 I was chosen to be the official artist of the Minnesota State Fair, one of the largest in the world, and was the cover artist for the Courage Center's Christmas card catalog.
My latest art collection is the "Living Well" series, featuring images of grand pianos and other instruments along with fine wine and sheet music from famous composers such as Mozart and Bach.
My goal for this collection is to celebrate the finer things in life while honoring some of the most talented people in music history.
It is always gratifying to know that my artwork has been enjoyed by so many people.
I am always striving to improve and create new and better work'.
Leo William Stans (1953-2011) è stato un celebre pittore naturalista e paesaggista Americano, originario del Minnesota.
Famoso per la sua straordinaria versatilità tecnica, ha saputo spaziare da rappresentazioni iperrealistiche della fauna selvatica a vedute urbane d'epoca di stampo impressionista.
Cresciuto a Victoria, in Minnesota, ha sviluppato fin da piccolo una profonda passione per la vita all'aria aperta, la caccia e la pesca.
Ha conseguito una laurea in scienze forestali (Bachelor of Science) presso la University of Minnesota e ha frequentato la Minnesota School of Art.
Dopo aver lavorato nell'attività di famiglia e nella progettazione di campi da golf, nel 1980 ha deciso di dedicarsi interamente alla pittura professionistica.
Gli fu commissionata una serie di dipinti dedicati ai parchi nazionali americani venduta sotto forma di stampe incorniciate.
L'iniziativa ebbe un successo commerciale straordinario, vendendo centinaia di migliaia di copie in tutti gli Stati Uniti ed in Canada.
