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Reminiscing with Redlin

There are no words to express the joy I feel each time I view one of Terry's works. Such beauty is not often found, and so many of his pictures literally take my breath away. I can't name a favorite; how does one choose when all are so wonderful.

We have been fans for years, proudly displaying our Redlin Art on the walls of our home. Several of our friends have stood in amazement admiring Terry's God-given talent, and they, too, became "hooked".

Sadly, last summer our home was struck by lightning and burned to the ground. We lost everything but each other. Although we are thankful we were not left with an empty place at our table, the loss of our home and entire contents has been a tough row to hoe. However, when our new home was completed, the first items on our bare walls were none other than prints by our favorite artist, Terry Redlin.
Thanks, Terry, for sharing your gift with the world.

Best wishes (be-lated) on your birthday, and may you continue to have many more.

Sincerely,

Kim Green
Happy Birthday Terry!

Turning 13 (in 1979) was a milestone for me as it meant I was able to accompany my dad on goose hunting trips to Manitoba, Canada. Those cool, overcast days shape some of my fondest memories and I cherish them to this day. I received my first Terry Redlin print - "Prepared for the Season" - as a high school graduation gift in 1985 and I've been a fan ever since. My collection of Redlin prints currently stands at 62. A few of my favorites include "Prairie Skyline", "Sharing the Bounty", "October Evening", "Evening Surprise" and "Golden Retreat". While I have many others I'm fond of, these in particular bring me right back to all those "hunters havens" that mean so much to me. They've helped shape who I am and every time I look at them I get a little lump in my throat. I've often said that "if Heaven looks like a Terry Redlin print, I can't wait for eternity".

Thank you, Terry, for sharing your talents with us. You have taken the simple things in life and captured them in a very profound way. Whenever I'm feeling stress about work or life in general, I sit downstairs among my Redlin prints and page through "Opening Windows to the Wild" or "Master of Memories". It's amazing the calming effect it has on me. Your art is truly Heaven on earth.

All my best,

Dave
(Minnesota)

P.S. Our wedding anniversary is July 11 so we always remember your birthday.
Dear Terry
I have loved your art for many years now. This is no joke if I am feeling down all I have to do is look at one of your paintings. And feel a sense of home or put myself in the painting and feel the happiness in the seen of the painting. I love the Churches in the picture. You see the families going to Church the happy expressions on there faces. I love the sun just setting and the glow the sky has. One day I hope to visit your museum and hope to meet you.
Sincerely
John
Happy Birthday, Terry Redlin~

You have an amazing talent, and we knew you were an artist who was very special from the moment we saw your paintings. We simply love the outdoors, the scenery and wildlife that you depict in your work. The reality that you are able to produce on canvas is inspiring. We also enjoy your personal words and stories of your paintings.

After spending many summers on a lake in the Watertown area, we decided to retire in South Dakota to enjoy the rural area even more. We built a house and have enjoyed seeing your work in our home and by visiting the Redlin Center numerous times.

We like all your paintings, but our favorites are Best Friends, From Sea to shining Sea, and Spring fishing. We especially like From Sea to Shining Sea because it reminds us of our two grandchildren, ages 11 and 9. Our grand daughter is left handed and our grandson especially loves to fish so when we look at the two in your painting we are reminded of them. We never tire of viewing any of your paintings.

God bless you, Mr. Redlin, and enjoy your day!!

Love,
Hank & Sandi
Dear Terry,

I would like to reminisce with you and tell you how much I appreciate you as a person and as an artist. We have several of your prints because they are so beautiful and, of course, because they have the Langenfeld logo in many of them.

I am Yolonda Langenfeld Soyer, Butch and Jean’s daughter. My husband, Jim, and I have had the pleasure of meeting you a few times over the years and we were always so impressed that you are such a nice, kind man.

You life has been an inspiration to us and to thousands of people, in and out of the art world.

You received some help from the state to start your art career and have given back to your home town and home state many millions more than you ever received.

Our favorite prints are “Summertime” and “Sweet Memories” because both of them give us the feeling of welcoming warm whenever we see them.

Your family business also reminds me of the Langenfeld family business that I experienced when I was a little girl growing up in Watertown.

Several years ago I wrote a letter to the Sioux Falls newspaper to explain what an inspiration you are to so many people. I felt very honored that you placed that letter in a frame at the entrance of the Redlin Art Center. We visited the center again this year. I’m very happy that the letter is still on display because I want people to know about the wonderful story that is your life.
Thank you for all that you have done to bring happiness and joy to us and so many other people.

Happy Birthday, Terry!!!

Yolonda and Jim Soyer
Happy Birthday, Terry,

The first time we saw one of your paintings was at my sister-in-law's house. I immediately fell in love with it. I can't even tell you for sure which one it was, but know there were geese or ducks flying over a cabin in it. From that time, probably 25 years ago, we have collected 3 larger paintings, two smaller ones, a set of plates, one smaller painting in my office at work, and a set of mugs. I think what we love most about the paintings is the nostalgia. The paintings take you back to a time when life was slower and people had more time for each other including friends and family. We have been to the museum four times now. We love the town of Watertown, the lake, and the museum. We like having the opportunity of looking at all the paintings at one beautiful location. Thank you for that gift. We don't live in South Dakota, but live in western Iowa so makes a great weekend trip for us.

We hope you had a great birthday. Today the pump quit for our well; we live on an acreage. Of course we can't get it fixed until tomorrow although the well company came today, even though it is Sunday. My husband said, "Remember how we always say we wish we could go back to simpler times," as he carried water in the house in buckets and I prepared to heat it to wash the dishes. I answered back, "Well, maybe it's best to just look at the Redlin paintings and wish than to actually live it."

Bob and Joyce Hall
Pisgah, IA
I have one framed print of Terry Redlin's "The Sharing Season." My brothers and sisters and I gave it to my parents for Christmas one year. Since my parents are now passed away, I was lucky to be the one to get the print. It is a beautiful winter scene, so it is nice to display at Christmas time. I also remember my parents often when I see it. Thank you Terry for the Hand Signed First Annual Sharing Series Edition. Also, Happy Birthday to you!
Janet Miemietz
I find comfort in Mr. Redlin's art. My favorite two prints are Autumn Traditions and Together For the Season. I also really like the 'First' series.
Autumn Traditions reminds me of a family tradition we started many years ago when my children were small (my youngest is now 30) when we would go to a nearby pumpkin patch (we have been going to the same one every year) for the kids to pick out pumpkins. Our middle daughter always liked to find the biggest one she could. We have continued this tradition with 5 of our 8 grandchildren (the others live out of state) and look forward to it every year.
Thank-you Mr. Redlin for keeping our memories alive.
It is a great pleasure to wish you a happy birthday. I first saw your art at a Shipshawanna art gallery. I can't describe the power of the first time viewing your wonderful work. As a retirement present to myself in 2001 I purchased one of your copies when it was offered, I believe, on QVC. I have it in a place on honor in my living room above the fireplace. I believe it is "going home" a winter scene. Being a senior I cannot afford to purchase art work, BUT thank you for putting them in puzzle form. I have spent many hours working on them and framing them. In any shape or form your art and vision is absolutely breathtaking. And I am so thankful for the day I reluctantly went into that art gallery and found your wonderful art.

Have a great day. Vici
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TERRY REDLIN

I was strolling the streets of Gatlinburg, TN on Christmas Eve of 1991. The sun had dipped below the mountains and the chill of winter was in the air. The clouds had drifted in and the snow flakes began to fall. Not ordinary snow flakes, but big flakes, the size of silver dollars. The kind that splatter when they hit the pavement.

I am a 70 year old Grandfather of 12 and have been a Romantic all my life. I was excited to be in Gatlinburg to spend Christmas with eighteen members of my family, who collectively had decided to follow the dreams of their Father and Grandfather to spend a quiet Christmas in a cabin in the Great Smoky Mountains.

To avoid the onslaught of snow flakes falling all around me, I took refuge in a small art shop called Prints of Elegance. It was there that I discovered the Art Of Terry Redlin. I was there to escape the snow storm, not to buy a piece of art.

As I entered the small shop, my eyes glanced around and I was immediately struck by a large painting siting on an easel in this small room filled with paintings. The painting which had transfixed my eyes was called "Evening with Friends". The peace and tranquility which I had sought in the Gatlinburg Mountains came to life before my eyes there on canvas. I had to have it!

The purchase of that painting was the beginning of a love affair with the works of Terry Redlin. The walls of my home are now adorned with "Autumn Evening", an Artist Proof of "Lights of Home", "Winter Wonderland", and "The Pleasures of Winter". There would be more, but I no longer have the wall space.

Since that snowy evening in Gatlinburg, we have continued to address Terry Redlin Christmas Cards each year to all family and friends, although I must admit, the years have far surpassed the variety of Redlin cards available and I'm afraid most have received the same card at least two or three times.

Thank you Mr. Redlin for sharing your talent with the world. We identify with your memories. We are, what you paint. And the Romanticism of your work will continue to live, long after we have passed.

Sincerely,

Harry E. O'Connell
Dear Terry, My family and I want to wish you a very Happy and wonderful Birthday. We have been coming to the Redlin center for a number of years and truely have a wonderful time every year! It is such a beautiful place and such a awsome gift that you have given to the state of South Dakota and the wonderful town of Watertown. We have a lot of your prints and they we never get tired of looking at all the beauty and work that you have put into each and everyone!! God has blessed you with an unmatched talent!! God Bless you and your Family and Thank you for all the great memories!! Jeff, Sue Adrienne and Aaron Kronschnabel
Happy Birthday Terry!

Love your art work - it's so Americana and depicts the USA that we love
and adore so much. The wild life depicted is in true form and keeps
us in touch with "mother earth" while capturing the Spirit of America.
Thank you..........!

Valerie and Wayne Valdez
I graduated from Watertown with the class of '55. Even though I did not know Terry personally, I feel I now know him
through my collection of his paintings from the Redlin Center. It is a favorite place to visit each time I come to
Watertown from my home in Oregon. My favorites are the America the Beautiful series. I especially love the
"Above the Fruited Plain" as it depicts the Florence elevator which happens to be where my father was employed
when we were residents of Florence in the late 1940's. This painting hangs in the homes of my brother and daughter
also, due to our family connections to Florence S.D. A cousin of mine in Oregon has the complete set of America
the Beautiful....it is a favorite of my entire family.

It would be nice to hear about Terry and his present health condition...I'm sure the entire class of '55 would be
very interested to hear from the Redlin family. Happy Birthday. Connie Muggerud Bowers, Salem Oregon.
My favorite Terry Redlin Memory:

My husband and I built a house about 4 years ago and I knew that I wanted to purchase a “special” piece for my living room wall. I’ve always loved Autumn Evening. The way Terry captured the spoke coming from the burning pile of leaves. Every time I look at the piece I swear I can smell the leaves burning.

My other favorite Terry memory was when I went to the Redlin Art Center for the first time. The moment you walk into the building your mouth opens at the beauty of his talents. The endless halls and floors of his painting are unbelievable. He truly is a man of many talents! Thank you Terry for sharing your many memories with us through your art! I hope that you have a wonderful birthday!

Cassie Carlson
Lake City, MN
Happy Birthday Terry!!
My whole family loves your paintings. I am most impressed with the way the paintings make you feel like you are a part of them, like if you reach out you can feel the fire, snow ect. Before I had ever been to the Center someone told me once you've seen the paintings the prints aren't the same. Well let me tell you something after seeing the paintings it makes the prints even more fantastic because I could see how much work went into the originals and I remember them and never tire of seeing them. Each time we go to the Center I find something I missed the previous times, because there is so much to take in one visit is not enough you need to return again and again.

My personal favorite is Winter Wonderland for a couple of reasons, first I love snowmen and have a very large collection of them. The 2nd reason is when my youngest daughter was a senior in high school 10 years ago she was in the SD Snow Queen Pagent in our home town and she won. She then went on to the state level in Aberdeen and at that event they were raffling off a Terry Redlin print (Winter Wonderland) the first number to be drawn never got claimed so a few weeks later they drew another number and my mom had the winning number and we claimed the print. So needless to say it's special to us for a number of reasons.

I remember the first time we met Terry, it was at the Redlin Center 11 years ago when they had the first summer celebration and he did signing. He was a very gracious man and we enjoyed talking with him. We have been to them all and thoroughly enjoy it every year, so much in fact we have made it a family tradition and as many of us go as possible. We even have had relatives from MN and VT join us. My 3 children gave me a wonderful gift for mother's day too, the complete set of ornaments and I cherish them. My walls are full of Redlin Prints and when people come to visit they are well aware of who my favorite artist is!

Well this got rather long but I hope you realize what a wonderful impact this man's artistry has been in my life and I just want to say "Thank you for allowing us to share our memories" and to Terry for sharing his great talent with all of us. Take Care and God Bless you and your family.

A Fan in South Dakota,
Terri
Many years ago I toured the Redlin Art Center while visiting Dan and Phyllis Bergan and attending a WHS reunion. I bought a large coffee cup with "Evening with Friends" imprinted on the cup. That has always been one of my Terry Redlin favorites and since that time my husband Herman bought me the framed print for Christmas and it hangs in the living room over my piano, another treasured item.

On that visit Dan Bergan, who also landscaped the Art Center, was in the process of landscaping Helene and Terry's lake house and we stopped by so Dan could talk to him and walk around the property. Phyllis and I talked with Terry while he sat on their beautiful patio. We talked about his friendship with my brother, Bill Stofft who was at that time a Major General in the U.S. Army. He had talked to Terry about coming out and giving a speech to a particular group of people. Terry said, "I told him I'd think about it, but the more I thought about it the more panicked I became. So I called him and said I talked best through my painting. Public speaking was not for me." We laughed about it alot because I was still singing professionally at that time and had also told a friend who wanted me to give a large group a talk about vocal production and performance that if she could "set it to music and hand me the part and an accompanist" I would love to. But I, too, was not a public speaker.

Terry is and always has been a charming, down-to-earth gentleman who has spoken from his heart in every one of his marvelous paintings.

Sincerely,
Joan Stofft Hageman
WHS Class of '59
Happy Birthday Mr Redlin,
My husband and I got married on Halloween 1991 in Illinois. We didn't have enough money to actually take a honeymoon, but what money we did have we wanted to buy something that had great sentimental value to us. We had appreciate your art work for quite awhile and there was a store in one of the malls in Chicago that had your beautiful prints. My husband and I fell in love with your art, so when we decided to pick out one print. We each went to the store separately came out and to our surprise we both picked out Autumn Evening. We purchased the print and it took us almost 10 years and two children later to come up with the money to frame the print. We spend quite a few nights admiring it and laughing about us both picking out the same one that your art (like the love we have for each other) brings joy and great sentiment to us. We are proud to say that we have acquired a few other prints of yours and your Christmas prints have become one of our favorite gifts to give each other. We will always love our first print, but we appreciate your art work style and the joy they all touch us with. We thank you and wish you a very Happy Birthday.

Shari and Paul Fromm
Hello,
I saw "The Pleasures of Winter" ice cream tin featured in the Schwan's catalog a few years back. When I finally decided to pay the price, it was out of stock. So, I looked for a website and have been hooked ever since. I have 2 plates, a puzzle and a stein and plan to buy more. I look for Terry's things on eBay as well as on the website.
My husband and I were lucky enough to visit the museum in Watertown just this past month. I am telling everyone how beautiful and well done it is.
My favorite picture is "The Pleasure of Winter" mainly because the two Belgians look like our Ruby and Millie. The whole picture is just so comforting and lifelike. I also like the Patriotic series, but always cry when I see the last one. Bobby could not figure out what was wrong as we were looking at the series in the museum. I was teary eyed long before we got to the last picture.
I also like the pictures with the old grain elevators. They bring memories of my first visit to Mazenod, SK., Canada in 1959. My first cousins lived there and I remember 6 of those elevators. We went there after being in Watertown and there are only 9 people left in the entire town. One of them is one of the cousins. Needless to say, the elevators are all gone.
Have a blessed and happy birthday, Terry. Thank you for bringing me and so many others so many hours of "looking" pleasure.
May God bless you and yours.
Genny and Bobby Wright
Dear Terry,
Happy Birthday! Your birthday is the same day as my mom's birthday. She will be 91. She lives in San Diego. We are going there next week.
I have taught at Terry Redlin Elementary School ever since it opened. I am very proud to teach at such a great school. I am glad that it was named after you! It was so special when you came to our school for our Open House. I've got some great pictures! (One is in your art gallery!) I also remember when all the teachers came to your gallery and you showed us all around. That was very meaningful.
I have many Terry Redlin paintings. My favorite ones are America! America! (because of the school house) and Spring Fever because I have a March birthday. For every birthday or Christmas, my friends and family know what to get me - anything by Terry Redlin.
Thanks for all you have done for our school.

Sincerely,
Gretchen Tweet
Second grade teacher
Terry Redlin Elementary School
Hello - Very glad to have the opportunity to tell you Happy Birthday and to also tell you how very much we appreciate you building your museum and having your special weekend in August that you have on a yearly basis. I heard about you building from an old friend who had visited it and then told us about it, so the very next year my husband surprised me by bringing me up to visit and see it for ourselves, it was FANTASTIC. I am a collector of plates, pictures and memorabelia of Terry Redlin, also have his calendar of plates, and purchase the Terry Redlin calendar each year and save them for their pictures. My oldest daughter and I also attend the yearly event in August, we rereserve a room at the Super 8 for that very weekend every year, have been attending EVERY year. We are SO that that you have made that a yearly event too. Thank you for everything you have done so we can see and attend the events in HONOR of Terry, we shall continue to attend and look forward to the years to come, we hope Terry is feeling better and will continue to be with us for MANY MANY YEARS to come. Again Thank you and a very very HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU. sincerley Joanne.
Dear Terry,
Thank you so much for the wonderful artwork that you bring to the world. I have two of your prints hanging on my wall at present. ("Best Friends" & "Hunter's Haven")
I can't tell you enough how much enjoyment that these two prints have brought me over the years. I look at them and find myself taken back in time to a much better time and place where I can let myself once again be free of all of today's problems and worries and just savor the moments of good hunts and the company of friends and bird dogs now long gone.
I have owned German Shorthaired Pointers most of my adult life. "Best Friends" says it all for me. A hunter and his best buddy thinking about tomorrow's hunt and the joy it holds for both of them. I have been there many times and let me tell you, you have truely captured the moment!
"Hunter's Haven" takes me to the brief time of about five years that I was able to hunt waterfowl with a dear friend of mine on the Susquehanna river in Pennsylvania. He was a retired Master Gunnery Sergant from the Marine Corp and cancer took him in 1997. The early mornings that I spent with him putting out our decoys, sitting in a duck blind and watching the sun rise will be with me forever and I thank the good Lord that he let me be a part of this man's life, even if it was only for a short time.
If I could step out of this time period and into any other time in history, it would surely be into a time and setting that is embodied in one of your paintings. That is what your paintings do and mean to me and I just wanted to say "Thank you Terry". I think that the world is a much better place with you in it.
Yours Truely,

Dave Gontz
Good Morning,
A very Happy Birthday wish to Mr. Redlin. His plates, ornaments and mugs make up my Christmas list each year. They are so special and unique for my friends and family.
Kathy Adams
I can't possibly pick a favorite Redlin picture. I can tell you I hope with all my heart that when I die someday that I'm looking at one of them.

I have lost all of my family at a rather young age so when I first laid eyes on "Evening Rehearsels" it literally made me cry because it reminded me so much of my childhood when I used to go and practice for my Christmas play with my mother. All of Terry,s art gives me back a piece of my childhood, even if only for a moment. Being that I lost my childhood after I lost my family I don't think anyone can know what that means to me. So I truly do hope when it is my turn to go, I can leave looking at a Redlin piece of work.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Terry Redlin!!

During the summer of 2007, my family and I decided to visit the Dakotas in addition to Minnesota. That was not such an easy task since we live in Pennsylvania. I requested the South Dakota state visitor's guide. My husband saw an advertisement in there about the Terry Redlin Art Center. We never heard about Terry Redlin before, but the picture in the ad convinced us to visit.

The day we spent at the Terry Redlin Art Center was one of our favorite days of the trip. I fell in love with the artwork displayed on the walls. I especially liked Night Flight, From Sea to Shining Sea, Spring Fever and Winter Wonderland.

The following Christmas my husband gave me a print of From Sea to Shining Sea because the girl in the painting reminds us so much of our own daughter. It was as if Terry Redlin used her as a model for that painting. I display the print prominently in the dining room so everyone can see it. I also bought a print of Winter Wonderland because I love the way the white horse contrasts with the dark sky. I used to ride horses when I was younger and I still love them. I also have a print of Spring Fever because I love the billowing clouds.

Even though my family and I only spent a few hours at the Terry Redlin Art Center, I know that Terry Redlin and his artwork will have a special place in my heart for the rest of my life. When I am feeling stressed out I only have to gaze on my Terry Redlin prints and within minutes I feel my stress level drop.

I know that Terry Redlin wanted to be a forest ranger but had to give up that dream because of his accident. I am so glad Terry Redlin decided to become an artist. I have tried to share Terry Redlin,s story with my own children. I want them to realize that if life does not work out exactly as they have planned, life is still worth living. It is up to them to make their lives beautiful, just like a Terry Redlin painting.

Enjoy your birthday and may you be blessed with many more healthy, wonderful years. Enjoy your retirement because you certainly deserve a break.

Sincerely,
Renee Brzostek
After my father died my mother picked out a scene with combines and an old gas pump from your collection.
My dad owned a bulk oil business for over 40 year's and also helped my uncle's and nephew's during harvest. It was as if Mr. Redlin had painted this scene just for me. Mom gave this to me at Christmas all matted and framed and to this day I never see this hanging without thinking of my Dad. I have collected Mr. Redlins Christmas plates for many years and each one brings a special memory of Christmas passed. I hope your birthday is filled with good friend's and the love of family.
Dear Terry,
I love your paintings because it is about the steps of my life also.
The serene way it is painted and the story it tells is wonderful.
Thank you for your works through the years.
God Bless You;
Donna Satter
Wessington Springs, SD
Dear folks,

The first time I saw the art of Terry Redlin was in a Ducks Unlimited magazine in the early 1980's. I became an immediate fan, recognizing the unique gift that Mr. Redlin possessed. I became intent on learning more about the man and his art, and tried to see each new piece that he created, usually through the "Wild Wings" catalogs that showed his work. I couldn't get enough of each stunningly beautiful painting that he produced, reveling in the beauty of each.

While wall space and finances prevented me from owning every print (as was my dream) I have owned, and continue to display several in my home. On the coffee table are his books, and to this day I find myself browsing through the pages, studying each image, and imagining myself in each scene.

Living in the South where snow is rare, I think my favorites are the snow scenes in general. However, my all time favorites have to be "Morning Glow" for the incomparable use of lighting, "Spring Mapling" for the subject matter, and "Whitewater" for the mood of the angry water.

It had long been a dream of mine to one day visit the Redlin Art Center, and in my job as a pilot on a corporate jet, I have been many places, but never to South Dakota. So in the back of my mind, I wondered if I would ever really be able to make it to Watertown. Lo and behold, last fall I flew a group of hunters to Aberdeen for a 3 day trip, and there was no doubt about where I would drive not long after landed! I was the first visitor in the parking lot the next morning, and could hardly contain my excitement as I finally entered the front doors. I spent the entire day, and half of the next day in the hallways, savoring each original painting, each sketch. My expectations were totally exceeded, and though it may sound sappy to some, I found myself tearing up a couple of times as I basked in the pure joy that I was experiencing.

I hope to return some day, and bring my family, so they too may enjoy this remarkable place. The staff made me feel like a member of the family, going out of their way to talk, to answer my questions. I thank each of them for that.

I sincerely wish you a Happy Birthday Mr. Redlin. I wish you good days. I thank you for sharing your talents with me, and with the world.

Brent Aldridge
Louisiana
Terry and family,
Thanks for all you have given the world through your artwork...I have many pieces and appreciate all of them...no one can duplicate your vision with recreating the "good old days"...I wish we could go back to those times when things were hard and simple and people helped each other.
Have a great birthday!
Best Regards,
Glenn Barclay
We saw our first Terry Redlin when we attended a Ducks Unlimited dinner in Cut Bank, Montana, 19 years ago. We bought one from the America the Beautiful series. The one we bought was America! America! It is my favorite one of all we have. My husband's favorite is Camping On Sunset Point with Best Friends a very close second. Of course his favorite may change tomorrow. We have a number of Terry Redlin's and he is our favorite artist. We don't know how to explain why we love his paintings. They just speak to us. We love looking for the dog in his pictures and finding all the other detailed things he has put in them.

Last Christmas we sent your blank notecard And Crown Thy Good With Brotherhood as our Christmas card. I wrote Merry Christmas on the inside to make it look like a Christmas card. We had more compliments on the card we sent than any year before.

When my husband retired from his job, his fellow workers gave him Spring Morning. We have been saying for years we want to come to South Dakota and visit the Terry Redlin Art Center. Maybe we will make it this year.

Happy Birthday, Terry.

Lewis and Judith Beck
Stillwater, Oklahoma
When I look at your pictures it relaxes me. I step back in time to when being a kid was being a kid and outside enjoying what God has given us. The best things in life are what are free. You give us that in your pictures. We had the opportunity to visit the Redlin Center several years ago and didn't have near enough time, but we were able to see your great work. You sure were given a talent and you know how to share. Thanks a lot, Jim and Kathy Arner - Millville, Pa.
Happy birthday Terry.
I remember your first wild life painting, it was Apple River Mallards.
We worked together on The Family Handyman publication with ideas to lower the costs of producing the magazine, and as I recall, we did succeed.
I was on your buy list with #25 of your signed and numbered prints.
When you were leaving Webb CC to devote full time to painting, I bought the print on your office wall.
The print was Fighting a Headwind, and was framed and matted by you.
I have many good memories of all the artists and people who worked at Webb in those times.
Best to you!
Don Brutlag
Terry Redlin Birthday Wish: I fell in love with Terry Redlin’s paintings early in my adult life. I am an avid Goose hunter and I believe I have many if not all of Terry’s paintings with Geese in them. There is not a wall in my house that does not have a Terry Redlin painting on it. Happy Birthday Terry Redlin!!

Dennis A. Maas
When I was growing up in South Dakota, my Father was a member of the Antique Car Club. I remember many family picnics and road trips with the Antique Car Club around South Dakota in that 1928 Hupmobile!
One memory that stands out in my mind is a club picnic in a small town in South Dakota....I was only about 5 or 6 and can't remember the name of the town. The park had a pond and fishing was allowed.
There must have been 25 of us kids fishing! We all caught something. I caught a rather small gold colored fish! I was just delighted, but afraid to touch it. My brother Mark, had to remove the fish from the hook and we decided it best to throw the fish back.

Every time I look at my print of "Spring Fishing" I am reminded of that wonderful memory.

Mary Wysuph
Omaha NE
We want to wish Terry Redlin a very happy birthday!

We love his artwork! In fact our living room is referred to as the "Redlin Room" because we have used his artwork as kind of the theme for the room! My husband and I first noticed his artwork probably 25 years ago when we were first getting married. We'd gone in to a new framing store in town and they carried some of his prints. At that time we were young and didn't have a lot of money, but we decided then that some day when we had a nice house we wanted some of his artwork to put in it. We love his artwork because it reminds you of happy times from your youth. Each picture has a warm glow and feels very warm and inviting. In fact my kids always say they wish they could climb right into the picture! About five years ago when we bought our new house we were finally able to purchase four different prints. My favorite is "Autumn Evening" so we have the big signed print in the cherry frame hanging above our fireplace. My husband's favorite is "Heading Home" which we have in the smaller encore size in the cherry frame, it hangs in our entry hall to the living room along with "Summertime". We also have "Harvest Moon Ball" which hangs above our old antique upright grand piano. We love all of them and hope to get a few more someday as we finish our basement. They make our home feel so warm and cozy. Everyone always takes notice of them and really studies each one. We live in Utah, so we hope to some day visit the art center there in South Dakota. Thank you Terry for sharing your wonderful talent!

Sincerely,

Judi & Brad Falkner
Bountiful, Utah
My Three alltime favorite artists are:

Terry Redlin

Norman Rockwell

My Mother

I have always liked Redlin art since many many years ago. It was first shown to me by my mother when I was lots younger.

My favorite Redlin art is the America serien which I own. Maybe because I am very patroitic.

Norman A. Bye
RM1 USN Retired
From Linda (Head) Manson

Happy Birthday!
Hope you have a blast!
And May God bless you.
My fondest memories were with my good friend and Terrys brother in law; Charlie Langenfeld.
We were duck hunting out by Grass Lake in Florence and Charlie missed every shot that he
had. We were giving him a bad time about it. And he told us that he wouldn't miss the next
three ducks. We all bet $1 apiece that this was not possible. Well a flock of ducks came over
Charlie raised up his gun and fired once. Three ducks dropped out of the sky along with our
jaws.

Kermit Johnson
Happy Birthday, Terry!
I love Terry's paintings because of that special "glow" he paints into each picture.
Also, being a Watertown native (and now living in Colorado), his paintings bring back such fond memories of Lake Kampeska. Thank you, Terry!
And, finally, a special memory I have is when Terry gave my Class of '65 a personal tour at our last class reunion in 2005. We graduated with Chuck Langenfeld and we all loved him and miss him! I know Chuck attends each & every class reunion in spirit!
Marsha Pierce Konken
It is almost impossible to say which of Terry Redlin's pieces is my favorite. Each one holds a special appeal. They have a way of bringing back memories of a special time in my life, or of places I have seen - oftentimes just down the road. Having lived most of my life in central Nebraska, Mr. Redlin's work makes me feel right at home. Sometimes I look at his art and think "I wish I was there." Since receiving a Terry Redlin calendar as a gift a few years ago, I have acquired some larger prints. I never tire of studying the details, and they take on a different look as the light changes in the house. Happy Birthday Terry Redlin, and thank you.
I have loved the painting "Prairie Skyline" since I first saw it, many years ago. I was unable to find a print for sale, anywhere, at any time. Finally, in 2007, I bought a framed 14"x 8" print at the Redlin Art Center, which now hangs in my dining room in Tucson, Az.
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My brother Bill Stofft and Terry were classmates and good friends at Watertown H.S, class of '55. As a member of the class of '57, l was very fortunate to hold hands for a short time with Barbara Creaser. Thru that pleasant relationship I got a job at the Rauville grain elevator one summer, unloading grain from trucks and then re-loading grain into railroad freight cars. That summer job is a nice memory for me. Terry's painting captures the feeling of those old wooden elevators and that lonely spur, and it continues to be a warm reminder to me of good friends and good times in the 1950's in Watertown.
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With warm regards to Terry and his family,
Bob Stofft
W.H.S. '57
I am a long-time fan of Terry Redlin's work, and our family has enjoyed several Redlin paintings in our home throughout the years. Terry seems to tell a story with every detail in his paintings -- from the light in people's eyes to the shadows cast by the sun or moon.

I remember the first time I visited the Terry Redlin Museum, which was magical in itself. I was particularly interested in the American Portrait series. I had heard about the series but had not seen it in its entirety.

The first few paintings were magnificent... the details are breathtaking. Everything from the expressions on people's faces to the changes in the home and neighborhood, were so thought provoking. And I moved my way through the series, each picture telling a different story that would eventually culminate in an entire lifetime. When I came to the last of the series, His Last Goodbye, I think it was seeing the image of his dog, his best friend, that hit me first, even before I saw the military at the door. I could hardly contain the emotion, and I don't recall a time when I have been moved to tears before or since after viewing a painting.

Thank you, Terry, for sharing your wonderful gift with the world.

Terry Radi
I fell in love with the art of Terry Redlin about 20 years ago. In the process of a major remodeling of our building at the University of Nebraska, where I have worked for 32 years, the print, "Evening Chores was framed and placed in the Conference Room. This was a perfect choice for the Department of Agricultural Economics at a midwestern University. The scenery here in eastern Nebraska is not so very different from eastern South Dakota. When we were given a chance to spent $200 on redecorating our private offices, I chose to get only one item, "Heading Home," matted and framed with my allotment. It still hangs in my office, and I hope to take it home with me on the day I retire, in hopefully the not too distant future. My fantasy has always been to take a sleigh ride on Christmas eve, and Mr. Redlin's art depicts that beautifully, almost every year, in his annual Christmas prints.

When I moved into my new home in 1992, I knew right away I wanted another Christmas print to go over my beautiful new fireplace. I chose "Family Traditions" and it hung over my fireplace for many years. I have collected some smaller prints over the years as well, and they decorate my house throughout. After traveling to Watertown during the summer of 2007 and falling in love with "Winter Wonderland" in a museum canvas reproduction in the giftstore (the white horse just shines!), I ordered it on-line as a Christmas gift for my husband (and myself)! It now hangs over the fireplace, and "Family Traditions" was moved to the dining room. The same Christmas, my husband gifted me with the entire series of America the Beautiful prints, in the smaller size, and they line my hallway. That had been a dream of mine, to have every single one of those paintings. I had purchased "For Amber Waves of Grain" previously, and it is my favorite of that series.

It's hard to pick my favorite Terry Redlin painting, but it has to be a Christmas print I think. I guess if I had to pick only one, "Winter Wonderland" would be my choice, although I really love all his Christmas prints. I especially enjoyed traveling around Watertown viewing the different sites that Terry had depicted in his paintings. It was fun to see the house from "Family Traditions" in real life, since we have that print. My husband also bought me a large-sized framed and matted print, "Hometown." I also have a small print of "Best Friends," which I adore. It is so simple and yet so eloquent in its message.

Next on my wish list, is a series of "seasonal" prints, one from each of the four seasons. I have already picked "Spring Fever," and "Burning Leaves," for Spring and Fall. Of course it won't be hard to find a winter (Christmas) print that I like, but I am still searching for that perfect summer print. Any suggestions? Of course I have run out of walls, so I may have to build new ones!

I have to say, as a mother of three sons, The American Portrait series affects me profoundly. But I could never have it in my home, it is just too sad. But it is a beautiful portrayal of a family.

Mr. Redin, let me end by thanking you for sharing your wonderful gift, millions of us are enjoying it in our homes, our workplaces, and I can even spend days checking out what is new (and old) at your website. Happy Birthday Terry!

Pam Holmes
Our very first Redlin was "Morning On The Green". Since then we have added enough Redlins to cover all of our walls. My two favorite Redlins are ""Good Morning America" and Good Evening America" which Mr.
Redlin autographed in silver ink at the 25th anniversary party in Watertown.

Have a very happy birthday Terry and many, many more and I hope that you never quit working - just wish that we had more wall space. Maybe I could rotate through any new pictures. Hm - good thought

A Fargo Fan
Here's our favorite TR print and why:

About 20 years ago, my wifes mom passed away. She and her mom had raised a dog, Nikki, that is the same as the dog in "Pure Contentment"
When her mom passed away, the dog was older and although I said we could take the dog, my wife decided to put the dog down because she felt it wasn't fair to the dog to take it out of the small town and move it to the city. A wonderful neighbor helped with the very tough task.

A very short time later, we were at a local spot in the Lake Vermilion area of Northern Minnesota. I noticed the "Pure Contentment" framed print on the wall. I never mentioned it to my wife.
I called the owner of the bar and explained what had happened and that the dog in the print was the same type as my wifes and if he would sell it to me. We agreed and he understood. We made a plan and a few weeks later, we went back to the spot where the print was on the wall. It was my wifes birthday. I brought her over to the print and she was overcome by how much the dog reminded her of her dog Nikki, We went back to our table and the owners came over and wished her Happy Birthday. Within seconds, the print was taken off the wall and presented to my wife and everyone wished her a Happy Birthday.
Today, the print "Prue Contentment" is hanging on our bedroom wall, we have moved to the Lake Vermilion area from Minnespolis and have many TR prints including the oil Evening Retreat on our living room wall under a spotlight.
I have made it a goal to own the Retreat Series even though I know the status of those prints

Tough to get!

Thank You for your Great work and the Great memories

Rick Clark
My personal favorite painting would have to be Sunset Harvest.

When at the center and looking at this one I can feel the heat of the day and the coolness of the night. Hearing the noise of the machinery and seeing the curiosity of the animals.
It is a way I would remember the seasons ready to change into its white coat for a time of rest and sleep.


Happy Birthday, Terry Redlin! "Thank you for sharing your God-given gift with all of us with the memories from South Dakota. You have touched so many of us in our home town of Watertown with the connections to the Salvation Army, the stories of your school days, especially with my Uncle Roger Coon, and the wonderful gift of The Redlin Art Center! This is a legacy and gift that will continue to keep giving our Watertown. God Bless you in this birthday and any journey you embark in the future. Love, Gail (Coon) Robison
We are happy to wish you Happy Birthday! We have several of your prints and the most cherished is the "Evening with Friends". We have always liked the churches you have painted in so many of your prints and the wildlife. Last year we were honored to come to your museum, summer celebration and take part in all of the festivities. What a beautiful sight and we loved seeing the original prints! The music entertainment was awesome. The evening performance will long be remembered. And the glow sticks really made for some memories to see so many in one place. What an idea.
We wish you well and hope to visit your museum once again in the future.
Sincerely, Ralph and Gwen Stehr
The first time I encountered Terry Redlin art occurred about 20 years ago. I was looking through a Ducks Unlimited (DU) magazine, and this small but resplendent picture suddenly stood-out! There was something cleverly unique about the use of colors. The oranges and reds mated with the blues seemed to add special warmth to the scene. The canoes, tent, lit with a fiery sky are scenes that an avid sportsman can relate to; and never tire of seeing again & again. The picture echoed both a calm and call to absorb every minute of its beauty. Just like the natural beauty of this wonderful planet we live on…I never tire of seeing it capture on a Terry Redlin print! I am the proud owner of 11 signed prints, and hoping to increase my appreciation at least one more time!

Happy trails,
F. Ryder Piekos
I don't remember the exact first moment I saw a piece of Terry Redlin art, but it WAS love at first sight. I was born and raised for 18 years in Sioux Falls, SD and spent every summer all my life on a lake in Minnesota. I've lived in Mesa, Arizona for the past 35 years but still go back to SD and MN two or three times a year. Terry Redlin's art captures the stunning beauty that reminds me of best of the two states and can instantly transform me to a place of peace and tranquility, a place near and dear to my heart.
One of my very favorite pieces is called "Pure Contentment" but unfortunately I can't find that piece in a print.
We have three pieces of framed artwork in our home in Arizona together with various plates, coasters and Christmas ornaments. We've visited the lovely gallery in Watertown once and hope to get back again sometime.
Thank you for creating such beautiful things for the world to look at!
Debra Slaton
Best wishes for a GREAT day on your birthday. I have visited your museum twice and each time has been such a treat. I also have 3 of your paintings in my apartment. I have Winter Wonderland, Evening Star and Evening Frost. I am in hopes that someday I can purchase Morning Frost. My favorites of your paintings are the winter scenes.

I wish you the best on your special day. God Bless You for all the happiness you have brought into peoples homes with your art work.

Sincerely,

Cathy White
Omaha, Nebraska
Hope You have a very Happy Birthday on July 11th
I love how your art is so warm and inviting. On cold winter days, nothing is better then to look at one of your prints I have in my home and wishing I was there. They are very comforting. My favorite print would have to be Comforts of Home, which is the 1st one I had seen and had won it at a Wildlife & Habitat banquet years ago, my son had also got me the plate, cabin and stein. But I love all your other ones to. We were at your Redlin Art Center 5 years ago and as we were looking at your art I was looking around and there you were talking to someone. I told my friend "Look there he is" (she was reading a article of you). and she said "yea I know", and I said no there. Some day I will come out to your August doings. Thank you for all the beautiful art.

Happy Birthday

Julie Barnes
Harmony MN
Hello,

My dad was born in South Dakota and raised there until he joined the Marines during WWII. I have a fondness for South Dakota and love the Redlin paintings. My very favorite is Harvest Moon Ball (I have it hanging in my living room). My dad always talked about the barn dances he went to in South Dakota....and that is a wonderfully detailed picture...love the full moon! I did visit the barn near Watertown to see the place that inspired Terry Redlin.

I first saw a Terry Redlin painting from a work associate who pointed it out about 10 years ago. I really love them all because you can really "feel" what is going on in the pictures. I have visited the Redlin Art Center three times!

Thanks For all the wonderful feelings that your paintings bring about.

Shirley Norman
Parker, Colorado
Have beago and found it most interesting. I have about 6 prints in my collection. I grew up on a farm in western Pennsylvania. The area you paint, the towns and children you paint are very much like the area I grew up in. Your stlye is so clean and crisp and vibrant. The animals and lakes and churches are so very much like where I came from. You are my favorite. Have a very Happy Birthday and many, many more to come.

Sincerely

Richard T Harris
Columbus Ohio
Hello,

Happy Birthday to Terry ! Your work is timeless and always will be cherished ! My husband's favorite print is "Best Friends", I'm sure because it takes him back to days spent on his grandmother's farm. Mine is "Sunday Morning" because I love the deer/church combination, but I have yet to see a print I didn't like !!!!

My sisters from the Twin Cities introduced us to your museum in Watertown, but we have been REDLIN fans all of our married lives (married 32 years). I do believe my husband first introduced me to your work - it has been so many years ago I forget. We were BLOWN AWAY by the museum the first chance we had to make the trip there and hope to make the trip there again this 2nd weekend in August. Our reservations have been made !!!

Thanks so much for sharing your art. Words are not necessary when so much can be read into your works just by looking at the detail. You are a true American Treasure !!!! You should be proud. Enjoy your special day.

Love,

Don & Barb Hill
Portage, Wisconsin