Richard Loffler

Richard Loffler grew up on the Saskatchewan prairie. His passion for wildlife art began with the numerous camping, hunting and fishing trips he made as a child, and frequent visits to family farms. Two local zoos became his main source for observation as well as The Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Regina, where he worked from 1978-2000, and where he was able to study the beautifully prepared natural history dioramas. Loffler received his education from the University of Regina and the Kelsey Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences. He also attended the Scottsdale Artists' School and pursued ongoing studies at zoos in Toronto, Calgary and Phoenix.

“Working from life affords me controlled confidence. No questions go unanswered.CA My approach is traditional with impressionistic flavor.
I try to capture the character of my subjects at moments of instinctive gesture, while controlling design and composition to present a grace to each piece. To study from life allows me simply the truth; it affords me the ability to pursue my passion as a life long venture,” Loffler states.

Loffler was accepted into the Society of Animal Artists as well as the National Sculpture Society. In 2002, he received the Robert Lougheed Award at the Prix de West Invitational at the National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He participates in shows throughout the year with his work shown annually at the Prix de West Invitational and the Western Visions Miniature Show at the National Museum of Wildlife Art, Jackson Hole, Wyoming.

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