Duck!

Dee Dee and Hallie · August 09, 2006, 11:24:54 PM

Nah...nothing is hurtling toward your head. The feathery kind of duck. Hope it's ok to post here I just finished, am very relieved to have it done, it's varnished and will be shipped Friday (this years Federal Duck stamp entry). I don't want to paint anything with feathers again for a while! (still trying to get a spot open to paint the sleeping doxies...I have too many commissions and other projects going!)

papbouv · August 09, 2006, 11:29:13 PM

Great looking Duck you paint very beautifully.Patches Mom

Bratpak and Lauri · August 10, 2006, 01:41:58 AM

WOW DD, I'm astounded everytime I see you artwork! Are you sure YOU did this? Geesh! Just beautiful! You are the most talented artist I know! This is just awesome!

Roberta · August 10, 2006, 02:07:32 AM

quack's really gorgious. haha
keeping fingers and toes and paws crossed for you.
Roberta

lotsodachs · August 10, 2006, 04:37:05 AM

Dee Dee,

excellent wood duck, what does Miss Hallie think of it? Do you have these little guys in your area? I have only seen them alive once in my life, and that is in a pen where they are planning to reintroduce them to our area.

Kunk

TerriL · August 10, 2006, 07:05:20 AM

That is just gorgeous! Beautiful work DeeDee!

Barb · August 10, 2006, 07:41:13 AM

It is gorgeous..... of course !!!! When will they announce the winner? All fingers and paws crossed here that our dd wins!!!

Kari · August 10, 2006, 08:46:53 AM

That is really beautiful!

Sandishooligans · August 10, 2006, 09:17:14 AM

A sure winner, I know it! You are soooooo talented Miss DD!

Brekkesmom · August 10, 2006, 11:04:11 AM

Wow - not only is the duck outstandingly gorgeous and detailed, but I am awed by the leaves - especially the one floating in the water! :xfinger:

for your win!

April · August 10, 2006, 11:52:23 AM

Beautiful. What more can I say?

Rich · August 10, 2006, 12:02:57 PM

Every one of your paintings sucks me right in. The duck and the leaves are awesome as usual, but I was particularly taken by the background, the gradient of the lighting and the suggestion of trees in the distance. What an eye you have!

Dee Dee and Hallie · August 10, 2006, 07:10:44 PM

Thanks guys! The judging is the first week in October I believe...6th and 7th maybe? They moved it up the last few years from the November dates before. The chances of winning are pretty remote but it is always fun to see where you land.

I'm glad you mentioned that leaf Julia that is the part the bugs me the most. not sure if it was a wise addition for a stamp but it might be ok.

LOL you quacked me up Roberta!

Ruth in MT · August 10, 2006, 07:44:49 PM

Quack Quack

Wonderful Wonderful !

Dee Dee and Hallie · August 10, 2006, 09:04:31 PM

ROTFL. You never disappoint with those Ruth. LOL!!

Actually I read all of these nice comments and think what painting are they talking about it can't be this one LOL! (you guys are way nice)

Cheryl · August 11, 2006, 12:38:09 AM

Jaw dropping....gorgeous!..gorgeous!...wow..love the leaf in the water too Dee Dee...those goldie colored feathers on him look like you can reach out and touch them and feel the softness of them...again...gorgeous!

doxielady5569128 · August 11, 2006, 02:36:48 PM

WOW!! I love your painting!! I really like the leaf on the water also. Great job!! Hope you win!

Barb · August 11, 2006, 03:17:05 PM

I REALLY like the leaves too....... :apls:

DeeanDave · August 12, 2006, 03:31:42 PM

DD,

I am in awe of your art work! I have decided that one of the things that I plan to do when I retire (which is a two years down the road), is to talk to you about doing a portrait of my two beautiful doxie boys.....It will be a gift to myself! By then I will have enough pennies saved! I figure that will give me time to get on your schedule! The boys send slurrppie kisses to you and Miss Hallie! Dee

Duck!

Sandishooligans