My acrylic piece "Surface Break" is part of the Best of Acrylic works for 2026 as a Finalist

My acrylic piece "Woods Watching" is part of the Best of Acrylic works for 2025 as a Finalist

My acrylic piece "Twilight Fisherman" is part of the Best of Acrylic works for 2024 as a Finalist

"Surface Break" Leigh Yawkey Woodson Art Museum; Birds in Art 2019  

Also selected in 1995, 1997-98, 2000, 2007

Work included in book featuring the best in Acrylic painting

Published by North Light Books

Work included in Art Journey Animals; A Collection of Inspiring Contemporary Masterworks

Published by North Light Books

Work included in book featuring the best in Acrylic painting

Published by North Light Books

The Richeson 75 International

Finalist in Animals, Birds and Wildlife 2015

AcrylicWorks 2-Radical Breakthroughs  

Work included in book featuring the best in acrylic painting

Published by North Light Books

Wildlife Art 2 - Work included in book featuring the best in wildlife art

Published by North Light Books

In 1998, The Ampol-Eagle newspaper honored Fred with it's "Citizen of the Year" award for his contributions in the field of Art in Buffalo, New York. 

Accepted into the Society of Animal Artists

Signature member

1995 New York State Migratory Bird Stamp

Numerous awards from Art shows and exhibits painting still life work and then wildlife oriented work. Outdoor venues,
Ducks Unlimited, etc.