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Bob Hines
1912–1994
A self-taught wildlife artist, he helped bring the natural world to millions through paintings, illustrations, and conservation work. His long career with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made him one of the best-known American wildlife artists of his time.
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Fifty Birds of Town and City
by Bob Hines, Peter A. Anastasi
About the author
Born in Columbus, Ohio, in 1912, he grew up with a strong love of the outdoors and taught himself to draw and paint wildlife. That mix of field knowledge and artistic skill shaped a career that centered on animals, birds, and American landscapes.
He is best known for his decades of work with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, where he became the agency's National Wildlife Artist. His art appeared in books, stamps, posters, and educational materials, helping readers and museum visitors connect with conservation in a direct, visual way.
He also worked with writer Rachel Carson on government publications, linking his illustrations with some of the most influential nature writing of the twentieth century. Remembered for both accuracy and warmth, his work stands at the meeting point of art, outdoor life, and public understanding of wildlife.