When quiet moments on the water ripple through memory, "Osaka Ducks" captures three ducks moving through gentle reflections and scattered wildflowers 🌿✨. I layered watercolor, letting each pass of the brush find its place. The surface includes delicate pressed geraniums, nasturtiums, and parsley in the foreground, a textural counterpoint to the painted water and the birds’ calligraphic outlines. The top left duck spreads a wing mid-motion; the others glide with serene intent—small gestures that invite a pause.
Inspiration for this painting: This painting is a compilation of ducks we photographed while visiting the Osaka Castle in Osaka, Japan in 2023. We viewed a wide variety of fowl feeding in the moat-like lake surrounding the castle with stunning colors -– both the birds and the fall foliage -- on display.
Size: 14x14x0.5"
Medium: watercolor and botanical on canvas
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Note: the original watercolor painting is protected with multiple coats of Fine Art Fixative to help shield against UV damage. Obviously, hanging paintings in direct sunlight will affect color retention over time.