Portrait of a Mallard by Christina Langman

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"Portrait of a Mallard" is a clayboard piece that is 5" x 5", and it took approximately 10 hours to complete. This technique involves scratching and painting, in multiple layers, to achieve the hair-like result. The original will be for sale at the RFA Fall Show in Regina, SK, and if it doesn't sell, it will be available for sale on my website at BigCatArt.com.

The reference photo for this painting was taken by the artist at Wascana Lake in Regina, SK. This mallard was more than ready to pose - and his colors were amazing!

Thanks to everyone who views and comments, the feedback is much appreciated!

Image and all rights copyright Christina Langman - BigCatArt.com.

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Jerie kunitsky 01 Feb 2007

Amazing and so beautiful.

William Boyer 16 Nov 2006

the best

edem jimbo 09 Nov 2006

yet another stunning piece of art, very well done I applaud your skill level

marc doutherd 08 Nov 2006

Get Down Christina!!!!

gregg dutcher 27 Oct 2006

Totally fantntastic!!!

Jennifer Hewitt 27 Oct 2006

wow amazing work!!

Emily Reed 26 Oct 2006

Fantastic shot. Terrific photography!

Artist Reply: Hi Emily - just a quick note... this isn't a photograph - it is one of my clayboard and acrylic paintings. :) Even though I did take the reference photo myself (and I agree it was a wonderful shot!) but this is actually an upload of my artwork based on the photo. I take it as a huge compliment that it LOOKS like a photo though! Thanks Emily!

Jerry 26 Oct 2006

Superb portrait, colors, details and clarity!

Loredana 26 Oct 2006

FANTASTIC COLOR AND COMPOSITION LOVE THIS

John Enright 26 Oct 2006

very nice. should submit this one to the Federal Duck Stamp Contest.

Artist Reply: Thanks John - I am actually planning on doing something bigger and better for the Stamp Competition - maybe not this year, maybe next year. I would like to do a full scene with ducks - water, foreground, background, maybe action like flight too - something REALLY impressive. :) If you happen to find a photo that would make a good reference for this sort of thing, by all means - get in touch with me! :) Thanks John!

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 26 Oct 2006

TOTALLY YOUR FANTASTIC AND BEAUTIFUL ART!!!!

Christine brand 25 Oct 2006

Astounding work...Perfection!

Lucy Cherniak 25 Oct 2006

Outstanding work! It looks like so real and alive!

Mi MItchell 25 Oct 2006

Very nice,, can't wait to see the next one too.

Miad Kasravi 25 Oct 2006

intuitive....great colours and a wonder to watch

Katrina Papoutcharov 25 Oct 2006

excellent!

debbie collier 25 Oct 2006

Amazing work!!! Beautifully done!!

Robert Walker 25 Oct 2006

Excellent work Christina! Perhaps you should consider competing in the Duck Stamp Competition.

Artist Reply: I certainly have considered competing in the stamp competition, but I haven't yet looked into it enough. This is really the first "duck" I've done... so after more practice, I'll look into it. :) Thanks for the suggestion.

Artist Reply: I replied to John regarding this - I'm actually planning on something bigger and better for the Stamp Competition - perhaps next year? Or the year after? As much as I like this cute little duck portrait, I want to do something BIG and impressive... a full scene. :) Thanks so much for your vote of confidence!

Anonymous Guest 25 Oct 2006

Absolutely beautiful!!

Renata Cavanaugh 25 Oct 2006

Wow, I thought it was a photograph.....excellent work Christina

Eddy collins 25 Oct 2006

very very nice

helen tyralik 25 Oct 2006

nice work

Laura Smith 25 Oct 2006

Wow that is amazing... esp how you captured the irridescent colors in his head. Fabulous work.

Artist Reply: Thanks Laura - you know, I was actually a little worried about capturing that irridescence... but it seemed to have worked out well. The clayboard is LOVELY for that - you can scratch and paint so many different layers, and by using contrasting colors, you can really give it depth and "shimmer". :)

Portrait of a Mallard

by Christina Langman

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