Duck by the Pond

Details

Pastel on Panel 18.5 x 13.25 x 1/8 Available
$500.00 USD

Artist Comments

I came across this little guy in Richland, Wisconsin, just hanging out by the water, completely at ease. There was something about the way he carried himself—like he knew he was exactly where he was supposed to be. No rush, no worry, just enjoying his little slice of the world. That’s what I wanted to capture here—a quiet moment of contentment.

 

The water behind him moves just enough to catch the light, little ripples reflecting the sky. The grass is thick and wild, a mix of green and gold, the kind of place that feels safe and familiar. And the duck—his rich brown and white feathers blending into the landscape—just looks so at home, like he belongs right there and nowhere else.

 

I love scenes like this, where nature just is—no drama, no big action, just life happening. There’s something really peaceful about that. Hope this piece brings a little bit of that calm to whoever sees it.

 


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