Bud was born and raised in Minnesota and grew up with a love for hunting and fishing. Bud’s interest in art started as a child, when as a third generation artist, he sculpted in paraffin wax and painted with oil and watercolors. His art education continued through high school and college and grows through his life experiences. Following a tour of duty in the Air Force, his love for the outdoors became the foundation of a successful 30-year career in retail, co-owning and operating Burger Brothers Sporting Goods with his twin brother Ted. Now retired from retail, Bud has the time and opportunity to capture his outdoor memories through his art form of choice, sculpting.