History



		The Outdoorsman & Adventurer Take the road less traveled… Living the lifestyle of the authentic outdoorsman and adventurer, Dick Idol developed his passion for the outdoors by spending years actively pursuing his penchant for hunting, taxidermy and guiding in Alaska, Africa the American West and other big game frontiers. Today he is an artist, writer, editor, public speaker, professional guide, hunter and a true icon in the outdoor world. No one knows the outdoors or evokes the outdoor lifestyle like Dick Idol.
		The Artist Soaring eagles, howling wolves, majestic whitetail deer and hallowed wilderness… Nationally acclaimed in the art world as one of the most talented sculptors, painters and creators of wildlife art, Idol has created more than 30 bronze editions, published lithograph prints and completed four of the largest mammal bronze monuments in the world. Dick Idol continues to create timeless masterpieces in his home studio in Whitefish, Montana, surrounded by the inspiration of his works and well off the beaten path; the closest road is two miles away. His passion for outdoor wildlife is clearly seen in his artwork, where he vividly captures the true personality and soul of his wildlife subjects. The Collector A world steeped in rich heritage from our ancestors… An avid collector of antiquities from America’s heritage, Idol houses collections of birch bark canoes, snow shoes, Hudson Bay memorabilia, fishing creels, trinkets from the settling of the West, Indian artifacts and photographs and art of days gone by. Dick Idol translates his spirit and passion for these timeless treasures through the Dick Idol collections.

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