Al Agnew

Al Agnew (born 1952) is an American naturalist painter best known for his realistic wildlife and landscapes.

Biography

Agnew was born in 1952, and grew up in the Missouri Ozarks where he was an avid fisherman studying and becoming knowledge of smallmouth bass. He received his degree in secondary education from Southeast Missouri State University at Cape Girardeau, Missouri where he began his art career working in watercolor, later transitioning to oils, and acrylics.

Recognition of Agnew's paintings of North American predators, particularly wolves lead to his art published on numerous Bass Pro Shop catalogues covers, and on several wildlife magazine covers, including Outdoor Life, Field & Stream, Sporting Classics, and Fish and Game among others.

Noted for his attention to detail and accuracy, Agnew has studied various game fish species in detail, paying particular attention to their dramatic change in appearance under differing light conditions.

A fisherman

Personal life He and his wife Mary split their time between rural Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. and a log home in Paradise Valley, Montana.