’Iridescence’
Watercolour painting of Mallard on 300gsm 100% cotton watercolour. 2026.
Size of painted area: 41 ×51cm (16×20”)
Sitting by the river one afternoon, I found myself in the company of a pair of mallards who gently, but persistently, let it be known that they would like to know what I had in my bag. Observing their gentle demeanours and beautiful markings, I realised I had never considered painting a mallard.
Several weeks later, I was researching the birds that regularly visit Brantwood House, Coniston, in preparation for my Wild of Wing exhibition there, and I heard about the family of mallards who regularly delighted the visitors by waddling up the drive each day.
I set myself the challenge of painting this familiar duck, and capturing its charisma, its friendliness, but also its wild beauty.
Available framed in white solid wood St Ives frame.
’Iridescence’
Watercolour painting of Mallard on 300gsm 100% cotton watercolour. 2026.
Size of painted area: 41 ×51cm (16×20”)
Sitting by the river one afternoon, I found myself in the company of a pair of mallards who gently, but persistently, let it be known that they would like to know what I had in my bag. Observing their gentle demeanours and beautiful markings, I realised I had never considered painting a mallard.
Several weeks later, I was researching the birds that regularly visit Brantwood House, Coniston, in preparation for my Wild of Wing exhibition there, and I heard about the family of mallards who regularly delighted the visitors by waddling up the drive each day.
I set myself the challenge of painting this familiar duck, and capturing its charisma, its friendliness, but also its wild beauty.
Available framed in white solid wood St Ives frame.
