shiny metallic colors - Asisa Madian

Name: Asisa Madian
Web: https://www.jovoto.com/community/diestaen
Redes sociales: http://www.bootswelt.de/hanseboot/artmaritim2014.pdf
Country: Germany

Title: shiny metallic colors
Specie: Male Mandarin Duck (Aix galericulata)

Description: The origin of the Mandarin ducks are Northeast China and the Amur region, where there are still about 1,000 couples, as well as Japan with about 5,000 couples. The Mandarin duck (Aix galericulata) is under serious threat there. The stock decline is mainly due to the destruction of their habitats. However, due to the widespread use as ornamental fowl, the stock is classified as safe overall. The mandarin duck is one of the so-called "bright ducks" whose name comes from the metallic luster of their plumage. As one of the medium sized ducks a body length reaches between 41 and 51 centimeters. The gorgeous, colorful duck (cleaning itsself here in the image) is easily recognizable by its greenish-metallic tuft, the chestnut brown "whiskers", the large white eye strip and the strikingly large o

Category: Nature illustration

Technique: Mixed Media (Pastels & Colored Pencils)
Size: 36 x 48 cm
Year: 2018