The Artists

207 East 1st Street
Hermann, Mo 65041
Open Every Day, 9am-7pm
Phone: 573-486-2303

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     In 1990 my uncle gave me a German 1909 Kessler Martini schutzen rifle just before he died. By learning how and when it was used, I discovered about Schutzen Targets. It was like a veil was lifted from my eyes. I found an artistic niche that was perfectly suited to my interests. About a year after my uncle's death I painted my first target.
      Each target is a numbered, original one-of-a-kind piece, painted on medium density overly plywood. My love of wild animal life has been the inspiration for many of my targets. 
    Although my focus has been in developing distinctive schutzen targets, I enjoy working in a variety of folk art media including sign making, scrimshaw and painting.  I also have a long standing love of searching for indian artifacts and have accumulated an extensive collection.
     I am co-owner of the Kunstlerhaus. I welcome you to come visit me to view not only my work, but the work of the many other fine artists here. Please call at 573-486-2303 and  mention this website.
Dave Ludig

King Rail
Schutzen Target
23.5 diameter
$900

Angus Bull
Schutzen Target
23.5 diameter
$800

Minds Eye
Acrylic on Wond
9.5 pentagon
$300

Lawn Mower Boy
Acrylic on Wood canvas
16.5 x 13 3/4 frame in walnut
$300

Scrimshaw

Hand Carved Signs
Call 573-486-2303
to arrange for
your design

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