"Backwater Wigeon" 2010 Texas Duck Stamp 13"x18" acrylic

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A pair of American wigeon drakes rest in a secluded backwater. Wigeon are usually found in smaller flocks and have been known to hang around diving ducks like scaup and canvasbacks to steal food they bring up from the bottom. They have soft and beautiful three syllable whistle that is very identifiable in the field.

The study for this painting (Wigeon Study #3) can be seen in an earlier post on this blog. This painting will be the image used on the 2010 Texas Migratory Gamebird Stamp. Prints and stamps will be available soon.
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"Cedar Waxwings" 2010 Texas Non-Game Stamp 9"x12" acrylic

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A pair of cedar waxwings rests on a branch by some berries. These birds often congregrate on trees in large flocks and will pick a tree clean. Even during nesting season they will congregate to feed. This image was painted to be the 2010 Texas Non-Game Stamp. Monies raised from the sale of the print will benefit wildlife conservation in the state of Texas, where many migratory birds winter. The print and stamp should be available by early April.
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Teal Reflections 12" x 24" (Nominated for Award)

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This painting has been nominated to be the 2011 Ducks Unlimited International Artist of the Year print. Voting is open to the public and takes place online from now until February 15th. There are some incredible paintings to choose from, and for a wildlife artist the award is one of the highest honors that can be attained. Proceeds from the sale of the prints will directly benefit wetland habitat throughout North America.
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