Erika Lancaster

Watercolor Birds: Mallard Duck in Lake

Christine, your mallard duck turned out beautifully! 🙌✨You've done a wonderful job combining wet-on-wet and wet-on-dry techniques to create realistic depth while maintaining a beautiful sense of balance throughout the painting. I especially love how you've incorporated the white of the paper into the piece, preserving it beautifully in the white feathers and the lighter value areas of the water.The eye is especially well done, and the textures and detail throughout the duck add plenty of realism without becoming overworked. Everything still feels fresh and painterly, and the piece as a whole transmits a calm, serene vibe. The reflections in the water look fantastic, and I love how you've contrasted the softer effects surrounding the bird with the sharper details within the duck itself. That variation in edges and layering helps keep the mallard as the clear focal point while creating a lovely sense of atmosphere.Thank you so much for taking this course and for sharing your beautiful work with us! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. If you ever have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

Really nice! I love the duck, but also the water reflections and soft sky. The eye is perfect!

Well done Christine.  He looks very serene and happy. Love his eye.

Awww looks like your duck is smiling 😊 Great job!

My daughter found an abandoned baby duck years ago on a sity street! That duck was so precious. We had to teach her how to swim and fly. Your painting reminds me of duck adorableness. Your duck shadow in the water  and peaceful background are very successful, Christine!

Loved this class from  Erika,which is so full of information and  techniques...Erika explains everything in great detail...many thanks for a fantastic class 😀

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