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March 18, 2024

The Oil Paintings of Raymond Wattenhofer, Jr.

Northern Minnesota Fine Artist in Residence


Raymond Wattenhofer, Jr. (my father) has been a professional artist since the early 1970's. He began his career as a Western art bronze sculptor and later transitioned into painting, with a focus on oils and egg tempera. The majority of his pieces are available as Giclée prints directly through his website.

Please visit raymondwattenhofer.com for more Minnesota oil paintings and art prints. facebook wooden icon linkedin wooden icon


dally up raymond wattenhofer giclée print

All print images on this site are copyrighted with all rights reserved by Raymond Wattenhofer, 2000 ~

Branding is the one time that ranch hands can put their roping skills to the test. When Eric quietly rides up on a calf it's a good bet his loop will settle where he intends it."
~ from raymondwattenhofer.com

the cowboy poet raymond wattenhofer giclée print

All print images on this site are copyrighted with all rights reserved by Raymond Wattenhofer, 2000 ~

Peering out the window, Robert reflects on helping a neighbor move cattle on a day that started out warm and ended in a cold driving rain."
~ from raymondwattenhofer.com

WATTENHOFER ON PBS COMMON GROUND

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badlands summer raymond wattenhofer painting

All print images on this site are copyrighted with all rights reserved by Raymond Wattenhofer, 2000 ~

I make many pilgrimages to the Badlands of North Dakota, both for the serenity and the amazing variety of rock formations that stimulate my imagination and lead to wonderful works of art. "Badlands Summer" is an exceptional oil painting, capturing the landscape as the sun glides overhead, altering the terra via ever-changing shadows & light."
~ from raymondwattenhofer.com

temeramental raymond wattenhofer painting

All print images on this site are copyrighted with all rights reserved by Raymond Wattenhofer, 2000 ~

Approaching the rugged South Dakota prairie bison is an adrenalin rush and not for the faint of heart. This magnificent creature captured in oil demonstrates the fierce, survivalist nature of the great beast but also a keen intelligence, as seen in its penetrating gaze."
~ from raymondwattenhofer.com

corral talk raymond wattenhofer painting

All print images on this site are copyrighted with all rights reserved by Raymond Wattenhofer, 2000 ~

Farming and animal husbandry are as much a part of daily life in Northern Minnesota as the lakes and trees of the surrounding wilderness. The cows are of hearty stock, able to withstand blistering cold days and bitterly cold nights with permeant resilience."
~ from raymondwattenhofer.com

mississippi north raymond wattenhofer painting

All print images on this site are copyrighted with all rights reserved by Raymond Wattenhofer, 2000 ~

Water is a big part of Minnesota life, particularly the Mississippi River, which begins its 2,320 mile southward journey ten miles from Raymond's home at Itasca State Park. The river's beginning is humble, with the stream narrow and shallow enough to walk across in just a few steps. The view shown is just north of the Mississippi Headwaters in a wet marshland area. This painting is a fine representation of its lovely clear blue waters and the endless rolling northern landscape."
~ from raymondwattenhofer.com
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