Canada Geese Painting on the USFWS National Tour

My painting of a pair of Canada Geese on calm water tied for 5th place in the USFWS 2011 Federal Duck Stamp competition held at the David Brower Center in Berkley, California last week.

The painting will be a part of the National tour around the country in 2010-2011 with stops including the Easton Waterfowl Festival in Maryland, San Bernadino County Museum in California, Core Sound Waterfowl Museum on the North Carolina coast, and others.  Please see the Events page for a complete list of venues (more being added shortly for 2011).

I have been involved in the Federal program since I was eligible and began entering the Junior Duck Stamp competition (for student artists) in 1996.  In 1998, my work was chosen as the National runner-up which brought my family and I to Washington, DC for ceremonies and tours.  Additionally, my sister’s work was chosen as the national winner in 2000 and various trips for events as well.

“Federal Duck Stamps are a vital tool for wetland conservation. Ninety-eight cents out of every dollar generated by the sales of Federal Duck Stamps goes directly to purchase or lease wetland habitat for protection in the National Wildlife Refuge System. Understandably, the Federal Duck Stamp Program has been called one of the most successful conservation programs ever initiated and is a highly effective way to conserve America’s natural resources.”  Read more about the US Federal Duck Stamp Program on the Government website: http://www.fws.gov/duckstamps/