Smokey Bear art by Rudolph Wendelin

For decades, Rudy Wendelin lent his artistic talent to my campaign. Not only did he create some of my most iconic posters, but he also designed my instantly recognizable outfit. pic.twitter.com/RItvdbDwdD
— Smokey Bear (@smokey_bear) May 24, 2024

I've been lucky to be illustrated by so many wonderful artists over the years but one of my favorites is Rudy Wendelin who drew himself into this image. I'd love to see your Smokey artwork too – tweet me. pic.twitter.com/IvjRU8fM8A
— Smokey Bear (@smokey_bear) June 24, 2018

🐼Illustration of Smokey Bear welcoming Hsing-Hsing & Ling-Ling to the National Zoo (Artwork by Rudolph Wendelin, 1972) pic.twitter.com/wdQ6FGLNnf
— RetroNewsNow (@RetroNewsNow) April 16, 2019

I saw this exhibit at the Reading (PA) Public Museum in 2019:

Smokey Bear and the Art of Rudy Wendelin

Here’s a gallery of pictures I took