who else wants to paint a duck?

Early in the month, I started working on this duck painting. When I first start off with my mixed media creations, I often have no concept of what the subject will be.

I start with my feelings.

Feelings Dictate Colors

What I mean, is that I start with layers of the background and let my feelings dictate the colors. While I was working on this piece, the only early decisions I had made were to use printed napkins with Faberge eggs. Since the end of this March is also Easter… at first I thought I would do a bunny on top. Until I considered that that ducks lay eggs, not rabbits.

Collect the Art

Want to own this painting? You can collect it directly from my website and it includes a black floater frame. Plus, you get free US shipping.
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Imperial Duck Video Tutorial

Want to watch me paint this duck painting from start to finish? You can! Hop on over to A Colorful Journey where Carolyn Dube is graciously hosting my guest blog post on her site!