Central Park Duck (work in progress) on 1/4 sheet of 140 # Arches cold press
Another animal painting? What’s up with that? I’m getting soft! Next thing you know it will be kittens and puppies!
I was looking down on this duck in a pond in Central Park watching the water swirl around it with the autumn leaves that had dropped down from the trees. This was the duck I was watching right before those raccoons popped out of the drainage pipe (see previous post). Many of the leaves were under water and the water was much darker. I decided to brighten it up a bit. We all need some brightness right now.
We in NY and NJ are still getting over the impact from Superstorm Sandy and now this horrific event in Newtown CT. I can’t even talk about it. Hug your children, hug your nieces and nephews and hug your loved ones. I’m sending a virtual hug to all of you.
Carol King: drawing, painting, complaining 
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December 18, 2012 at 10:36 am
Deb
Lovely painting, Carol!
Merry Christmas!
December 18, 2012 at 10:39 am
Carol King
Same to you Deb. Thanks for stopping by.
December 18, 2012 at 10:42 am
maryschwalm
I love it!!! Totally quacks me up.
December 20, 2012 at 11:09 am
Carol King
you funny!
December 18, 2012 at 10:42 am
elamage8050
Reblogged this on It's a long trip, buckle your seat belts. and commented:
Ducks are amazing.
December 20, 2012 at 11:10 am
Carol King
I don’t get reblogging.
December 18, 2012 at 3:17 pm
Beth Parker
This is really beautiful, Carol! The light on the water is amazing. Mery Christmas!!!
December 20, 2012 at 11:10 am
Carol King
Thanks for your kind comments. Merry Christmas to you too.
December 19, 2012 at 12:32 am
lesliepaints
This is actually really cool to go with the raccoons. I like how you caught the water ripples around the duck plus the transparent quality of the water. I’m with you! Hug our children!
December 20, 2012 at 11:11 am
Carol King
It does go with the raccoons, doesn’t it. I’m glad you liked the water ripples. I was trying to create them without being too detailed.
December 19, 2012 at 2:43 am
padmaja
I like the top view of the duck and the swirling water with the colorful leaves floating, making an interesting pattern, very pretty painting Carol, happy Christmas to you!
December 20, 2012 at 11:11 am
Carol King
hi Padmaja, I liked the view of the duck from above as well. I loved his green head! Merry Christmas to you and your family.
December 19, 2012 at 10:40 am
Nora MacPhail
Again, great aerial perspective! Happy painting and happy holidays.
December 20, 2012 at 11:12 am
Carol King
hi Nora, Thanks for your visit and comments. Happy holidays to you.
December 19, 2012 at 3:17 pm
northpenninegallery
Lovely perspective and clean work Carol.
December 20, 2012 at 11:12 am
Carol King
Thanks Keith. Hope you are well.
December 19, 2012 at 4:18 pm
hannekekoop
Yes, giving hugs is a good thing to do. A hug to you too, Carol.
Your painting is wonderful. The duck, the reflections, the leaves, beautiful.
December 20, 2012 at 11:13 am
Carol King
many thanks Hanneke. I appreciate your visit.
December 21, 2012 at 11:00 am
joantav
I love the swirling look to the water and leaves. Nicely done, Carol!
Yes, we need to all hug the children in our lives. I watched coverage of the moment of silence and the ringing of the bells in tears this morning. In fact we need to hug all our loved ones…family, and friends. Life is too short!
December 22, 2012 at 5:08 pm
Carol King
Hi Joan, Thanks for your comment. I was at work when they had the moment of silence, but really I can’t get the whole thing out of my head.
December 21, 2012 at 1:26 pm
Terri Morse
Hi Carol! I found my way here from NIc’s eARTh. Your painting is mesmerizing. I love the ripples in the water and the leaves swirling around. You’ve rendered the reflections so beautifully! I do hope things are improving for you in the wake of Sandy – I grew up in New Jersey and spent many happy summers on the beach at Ocean City. It must be so difficult for the people living in the hardest hit areas. And the horror in Newtown – all I could do was cry, and tell my son how grateful I was to have him with me. Every minute we are given is a priceless gift. I hope you have a lovely and peaceful holiday season. Hugs, Terri
December 22, 2012 at 5:10 pm
Carol King
Hi Terri, thanks so much for visiting from Nic’s eARTh. She’s terrific, isn’t she? We’ve had a bit of a rough time In NY/NJ. And then the CT shootings! I agree that every minute we are given is a priceless gift.
December 22, 2012 at 9:38 am
Rhonda
Lovely painting! I like that you made it brighter, lighter, happier – as you say, we all need that. Sending you a virtual (((HUG))) today, too. Merry Christmas – be safe, be warm, be at ease.
December 22, 2012 at 5:11 pm
Carol King
*smile* Thanks Rhonda. Hugs to you too. And Merry Christmas.
December 28, 2012 at 10:56 am
S. Singh
Love this, especially the view of the duck from above. And I love all the animal paintings. So cute! Happy Holidays!
-S
January 7, 2013 at 9:54 pm
Alex Zonis
Such lovely colors! I miss fall. I miss any season but winter intact. So who is going quackers now?
January 8, 2013 at 12:06 pm
asmalltowndad
There’s never been doubt about you being quackers! But beautiful colors and wonderful birds eye view. Have a great one, my soft hearted, animal loving, treat your husband like a king, friend. LOL
January 14, 2013 at 11:28 am
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