This 24" x 48" oil painting was exhibited during January and February at shows in Phoenix, San Diego and Chicago.
Much of the background and habitat details were gathered on my hikes around the lakes and forests of Cook County, Illinois, during the previous autumn.
One of everybody's favourites, the Wood Duck is a species which I have had the opportunity to observe in close detail. Recent studies of the birds plumage were also made, from captive specimens, at the Wildfowl Centre, Slimbridge, UK.
Limited edition Giclee prints, on canvas, 24"x 48" and lithographic prints 12.5" x 24" are available at www.tellhicksart.com and www.ecouniverse.com in the USA, and www.tellhicks.com in the UK and Europe.