Darrell Bush was born in Illinois and graduated with a BFA in commercial art from Northern Illinois University. In Minnesota, he worked as a commercial illustrator before becoming a full-time wildlife artist in 1987. He participated in the Wonders of Nature exhibit in Hong Kong and was named Artist of the Year for the Wildlife Western and American Art Exhibit. His projects include a National Fish and Wildlife print and several state hunting stamps and prints. His prints have been commissioned by Ducks Unlimited and he is an active member of The National Audubon Society and Ducks Unlimited.