Artist Leo Stans was born and raised in Chaska, MN. He loved art early in life and could most of his free time drawing and painting using any material or media he could lay his hands on. And from those early years he has always been imaginative and creative, making things, playing games with his friends, and drawing. Stans holds a degree in forestry and is an outdoorsman and conservationist. He researches the natural habitat of his subjects so that his paintings he can produce the subjects in their natural state. Stans was encouraged by the people who noticed his talent to pursue art as a career. Today he is a famous artist and an active member of his community. He even contributes part of his royalties to both local and national causes. Stans utilizes a variety of themes, subject matter and techniques to expand the repertoire of his art collection. He is one of the most sought after artists today. Stans has an international following and his art has been sold worldwide. He has carved a niche presence selling his work internationally through both personally and through commissions. He believes that art is the best means of communication through which artists express their inner feelings to their clients. That’s why he uses his art as a means through which he communicates with his viewers. Stans loves colors and plays with them to achieve a perfect balance in his art. Framed Leo Stans art have become some of the most collected pieces of wildlife arts.