John E Pechmann Fishing Education Center
2007 N. C. Redbreast Sunfish Stamp and Print
Product Description
When he wasn’t busy practicing law or serving as Chairman of the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission, John E. Pechmann could be found fishing the backwaters of eastern North Carolina for redbreast sunfish (robin), his favorite fish.
The Fayetteville attorney and 13-year Commissioner passed away unexpectedly in July 2006. To commemorate his legacy as an avid angler and long-time supporter of fisheries management, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering the “John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center Redbreast Sunfish” print with optional stamp to sportsmen interested in supporting fisheries education and conservation in North Carolina.
The limited edition print is based on an acrylic watercolor by well-known wildlife artist Duane Raver and depicts the colorful sunfish in its natural habitat.
Proceeds from print and stamp sales will go to the Commission’s John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center for aquatic programs conducted at the Fayetteville-based center and outreach projects coordinated across the state, including a mobile aquarium, kids’ Fish-for-Fun events and the Tackle Loaner Program.
About the Artist
Duane Raver, Jr., a renowned wildlife artist and former fisheries biologist and magazine editor with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission, has been painting and drawing fish for more than 60 years. His realistic renderings of fish and wildlife have earned him many honors, including being named “Wildlife Artist of the Year” by the N. C. Wildlife Federation in 1972, 1975, 1976 and 1984.
The Fayetteville attorney and 13-year Commissioner passed away unexpectedly in July 2006. To commemorate his legacy as an avid angler and long-time supporter of fisheries management, the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission is offering the “John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center Redbreast Sunfish” print with optional stamp to sportsmen interested in supporting fisheries education and conservation in North Carolina.
The limited edition print is based on an acrylic watercolor by well-known wildlife artist Duane Raver and depicts the colorful sunfish in its natural habitat.
Proceeds from print and stamp sales will go to the Commission’s John E. Pechmann Fishing Education Center for aquatic programs conducted at the Fayetteville-based center and outreach projects coordinated across the state, including a mobile aquarium, kids’ Fish-for-Fun events and the Tackle Loaner Program.
About the Artist
Duane Raver, Jr., a renowned wildlife artist and former fisheries biologist and magazine editor with the N. C. Wildlife Resources Commission, has been painting and drawing fish for more than 60 years. His realistic renderings of fish and wildlife have earned him many honors, including being named “Wildlife Artist of the Year” by the N. C. Wildlife Federation in 1972, 1975, 1976 and 1984.
The Limited Edition size is 66 prints. Image size is 61/2” x 9”, overall measurement is 12” X 14”. $125.00 | The Limited Edition size is 730 prints. Image size is 6 ½” x 9”, overall measurement is 12” X 14”. $75.00 |
An original pencil drawing of redbreast sunfish by Duane Raver. Placed in the center of the bottom border to allow matting of regular mint stamp and signed stamp on either side. The approximate size is 2” x 4”. $15.00 | The perforated mint stamp signed by the artist, Duane Raver. $12.00 |
The perforated mint stamp measures approximately 1 ¼” x 1 ¾”. $10.00 |