# Wood Duck - Colored Pencils **URL:** \ **Category:** Share Your Art\ **Created:** [January 6, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650 "2023-01-06T21:51:52Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 6, 2023, 9:51pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/1 "2023-01-06T21:51:52Z")
Hello, This is my latest colored pencil drawing using polychrome pencils on Rembrandt mixed media pastel paper. Thanks for taking a look! Teri ![woodduck revisions](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/thevirtualinstructor/original/2X/4/4ee9e90fedbcf5135b07526f013cc1945ed11924.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Denise](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/denise/32/40_2.png) [@Denise](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Denise)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 3:48pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/2 "2023-01-07T15:48:08Z")
Very well done. I love it. Keep up the good work. ---
**Author:** ![ThatOtherGuy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/ba8739/32.png) [@ThatOtherGuy](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/ThatOtherGuy)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 7:42pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/3 "2023-01-07T19:42:42Z")
I’ve always loved how colorful they are. Excellent detail in the feathers and subtle realistic lighting. Now to figure out why birds like standing on one foot so much. I know their “ankle” sort of locks in that position so sitting on a branch doesn’t require active balance control but I didn’t know waterfowl did that as well. ---
**Author:** ![anon8367598](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/90db22/32.png) [@anon8367598](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/anon8367598)\ **Post date:** [January 7, 2023, 8:38pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/4 "2023-01-07T20:38:52Z")
Beautiful! Also, this may be a random thing for me to notice, but it’s awesome how you faded out the log/tree on the sides, rather than going to the edge with it! 👏 🐦 ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 9:50pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/5 "2023-01-08T21:50:27Z")
Denise, Thank you for your encouragement as always. I do enjoy using colored pencils they are what I started out with and are my go-to when I get stuck on what medium and project to work on next. Teri ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 9:54pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/6 "2023-01-08T21:54:08Z")
Hello MustardSeedLife. Thank you for noticing the log as you did. That was something new I tried, and I liked how it worked out. I have been trying to learn how to do a vinette (SP) with colored pencils but never like how the backgrounds turn out, so decide to go for that same affect and your noticing it helps me to see that it worked somewhat. Teri ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 8, 2023, 9:58pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/7 "2023-01-08T21:58:33Z")
Hello ThatOtherGuy, I too find them a fascinating bird and was a little insecure starting out because of all the different textures, but that is what caught my eye with this image. I do like drawing and painting birds, that is what I started out with when I first became disabled and need to find some way to keep engaged, before I was a doodler. I too have always wondered why birds stand on one claw, leg, etc. Maybe, just guessing, they are in an alert posture incase that have to take off in a hurry!! Thanks again for your comments on the detainls. Teri ---
**Author:** ![Buddy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/e5b9ba/32.png) [@Buddy](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Buddy)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2023, 2:31am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/8 "2023-01-10T02:31:51Z")
Dear Teri, just fell in love with this duck! So vivid, beautiful colors and letting it stand on the wood makes the composition perfect. Best regsrds, Buddy ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2023, 11:10pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/9 "2023-01-10T23:10:40Z")
Thank you, Buddy, I really enjoyed working on this project. I tried to apply everything I have learned about the light source, shadows, and complimentary colors. It took a long time but was worth it. Again, thank you Buddy, see you at the new live lesson series this Wednesday. Teri ---
**Author:** ![Darazdeblek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/839c29/32.png) [@Darazdeblek](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Darazdeblek)\ **Post date:** [January 10, 2023, 11:27pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/10 "2023-01-10T23:27:03Z")
Superb ! It makes me think of Arcimboldo, I’m not sure why. Great work ! ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 12:22am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/11 "2023-01-11T00:22:06Z")
@Darazdeblek, Thank you for your kind comment. I had to look up the style of painting and am thinking maybe due to the different types of texture, just a thought. Let me know if you think that is the case. Again thank you, Teri ---
**Author:** ![Brenda](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/brenda/32/3459_2.png) [@Brenda](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Brenda)\ **Post date:** [January 11, 2023, 2:32am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/12 "2023-01-11T02:32:24Z")
Beautiful, Teri. I helped with the Christmas Bird Count locally. The first birds we saw for the day were two small groups of male and female wood ducks. The males are just surreal in all their beautiful plumage. Thank you for sharing! Brenda ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2023, 12:26am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/13 "2023-01-12T00:26:43Z")
Thank you, Brenda, I agree and surreal is a perfect description, I really think that wood ducks are in the beautiful bird category. I am glad you enjoyed the drawing. Teri ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2023, 12:48am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/14 "2023-01-12T00:48:38Z")
Teri - love this! Those colors are fabulous and absolutely beautiful work ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 12, 2023, 11:36pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/15 "2023-01-12T23:36:10Z")
Thank you, June. I really appreciate your opinion since I have seen some of your artwork and you are an exceptional artist. Teri ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2023, 3:31pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/16 "2023-01-15T15:31:47Z")
Wow - thanks Teri . That is quite the compliment because I also think your work is extraordinary! ---
**Author:** ![Dana-T](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/dana-t/32/2400_2.png) [@Dana-T](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/Dana-T)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2023, 6:06am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/17 "2023-01-17T06:06:14Z")
Wow! My jaw dropped when I saw this one. It is so realistic and beautiful! May I ask if you used a photo reference? Congratulations on such an amazing job! ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2023, 9:49pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/18 "2023-01-17T21:49:10Z")
Hello Dana, Thank you. Yes, I did use a photo reference though I have seen many different types of waterfowl growing up. It took me a long time but was worth it. I wish I could get out and draw from life but at this moment, since diagnosed with Neurological Lyme Disease. In life I am housebound in a wheelchair and too much stimulus as well as other issues keep me inside. The VI and forum, live lessons, etc are a wonderful way for me to feel connected. Thank you again for your kind words, Teri ---
**Author:** ![junenez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/community.thevirtualinstructor.com/junenez/32/4004_2.png) [@junenez](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/junenez)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2023, 1:15pm UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/19 "2023-01-19T13:15:01Z")
So sorry you have Lyme. But what a great attitude you have! I have mild MS and drawing keeps my sanity on those days when it acts up. ---
**Author:** ![TLP](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/45deac/32.png) [@TLP](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/u/TLP)\ **Post date:** [January 20, 2023, 12:03am UTC](https://community.thevirtualinstructor.com/t/wood-duck-colored-pencils/2650/20 "2023-01-20T00:03:41Z")
@junenez Hello June, i am sorry to hear you are dealing with MS. I agree, drawing also helps me sort out the cognitive issues that rotate through my brain due to Lyme. MS has many similar symptoms, and I am on some MS medicines to keep symptoms calmer. I could not really draw or anything else before Lyme. I was an A-type person so being stopped in my tracks I needed to find an outlet, it was painting, drawing, etc. and crocheting. All these are such calming avenues to help out. I find I jump around from one medium to another so TVI is a perfect place for me with so many options. Also, I have made so many friends!! Looking forward to seeing your pen and ink shoes! Teri