Born 1960 in New Brunswick, New Jersey, Wilhelm J. Goebel is a national known wildlife artist. A graduate of Ithaca College in Ithaca New York, Goebel received a degree in biology. He has made a lifetime study of bird anatomy and made field trips throughout Canada, the U.S. and the West Indies to study wildlife. His paintings have been featured in many publications including Outdoor Life, National Wildlife, Birdwatchers Digest, Sporting Classics and Wildlife Art Magazine to name a few.