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Duck

Graceful glider, charming quacker, nature's buoyant navigator.

“The duck glides across the water with its sleek, water-resistant feathers shining like a freshly waxed car, while its playful antics and cheerful quacking bring a sense of joy and liveliness to any pond.”

12 paintings inspired by “Duck” feathers…

Watercolor painting of a Wild Duck feather.
# 12

Wild Duck

In creating this piece, I played with earthy browns and soft blues to bring the feather to life, embracing gentle transitions and subtle textures. The delicate brushstrokes flow effortlessly, framing… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Green-Winged Teal Duck (male) feather.
# 37

Green-Winged Teal Duck (male)

In this piece, I chose soft greens and purples, letting them blend gently into each other, creating a serene yet dynamic flow. The feather’s delicate edges and subtle splatters hint… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Green-Winged Teal Duck (male) feather.
# 38

Green-Winged Teal Duck (male)

In this painting, I used my hand-made pigment, Rocky Mountain #7, to create a unique blend of earthy browns and deep greens, capturing nature's quiet strength. The gentle transitions and… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Blue-winged Teal / Duck feather.
# 73

Blue-winged Teal / Duck

In this painting, I used soft washes of sky blue and warm earth tones to create a delicate, uplifting scene. Gentle brushstrokes and subtle transitions evoke a sense of calm… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Harlequin Duck feather.
# 102

Harlequin Duck

I chose a soft palette featuring hand-made pigment Rocky Mountain #7 to capture the gentle elegance of this feather. The blending of tranquil blues and earthy browns creates a comforting… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Duck feather.
# 111

Duck

I chose to weave together deep blues, rich greens, and warm earthy browns with my hand-made Rocky Mountain Green #1 pigment. The soft brushstrokes meld these colors into a feather… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Duck feather.
# 141

Duck

In this piece, I embraced serene greens and gentle browns, allowing the feather to softly drift across the canvas. The watercolor technique lent itself to delicate transitions and flowing shapes,… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Duck feather.
# 197

Duck

Creating this piece was a journey of transformation, using the rich, hand-made Rocky Mountain #5 pigment to bring the feather to life. I delicately layered gentle blues and grays, allowing… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Wood Duck feather.
# 220

Wood Duck

In painting this delicate feather, I focused on capturing its lightness and complexity through soft earth tones that gently blend from warm brown to muted olive. I used a wet-on-wet… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Wild Duck feather.
# 231

Wild Duck

In this piece, I embraced the deep, soothing blue and warm earthy tones of my hand-crafted Rocky Mountain #5 pigment to create a gentle yet striking transition from top to… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Duck feather.
# 256

Duck

I chose gentle washes of turquoise and warm brown, letting them softly blend to evoke a sense of calm and reflection. With light, sweeping brushstrokes, I followed the natural curve… more→

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Watercolor painting of a Wood Duck feather.
# 279

Wood Duck

In this painting, I chose a muted palette of deep greens and soft grays to create the feather, allowing the colors to softly blend and transition with gentle brushstrokes. The… more→

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