My Journey to Winning The Federal Duck Stamp Contest

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8 ай бұрын

Thank you to everyone at the US Fish and Wildlife Service, the judges who thought my painting was worthy of the 2024 - 2025 Federal Duck Stamp, and all of you for following over the years. Congrats to the other artists as well. There were so many amazing entries this year and I just feel very lucky to be in this position. Prints will be available later in 2024.
My website: www.wildlifeandart.com/
Facebook: / wildlifeandart
Instagram: / chuckblackart
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What I used for this painting (affiliate links):
Glass palette: shrsl.com/40llx
Paint & brush organizer: amzn.to/3mlXTea
Brush I used to block in: shrsl.com/3w1ef
Dagger brush: amzn.to/3VeYbzS
Makeup sponge pens: amzn.to/3q0wC2u
makeup wedges: amzn.to/47pyxPb
Panel: shrsl.com/1qg3i
Oil paints: shrsl.com/3n0kq

Пікірлер: 383

@reginathornton7433 8 ай бұрын

Oh how Wonderful! We are so PROUD of you, Chuck! Mesmerizing to watch you paint such a BEAUTIFUL Painting. CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 🎨 ❤ 👏

@JennyA-55 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!! Awesome painting!! Beautiful!!

@deborahwilson2734 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Chuck! A well deserved award. I am so proud and honored to have one of your small, original paintings!❤

@gregg1431 8 ай бұрын

Awesome and congratulations. Your dedication and love of wildlife shows through.

@lisasparling2431 8 ай бұрын

That is absolutely awesome and you deserve it 100%! Your artwork is amazing!

@user-ml8ku9zq6e 8 ай бұрын

That’s Great Chuck🤙🍍🏝🖼🍾 2:14

@jessmatthewson7775 Ай бұрын

Wow awesome Sir/s thank you for sharing😊

@EricaOlson 8 ай бұрын

A beautiful triumph. We are all so so proud

@mauriceboucher2221 8 ай бұрын

amazing !

@carlarush678 Ай бұрын

This was so beautiful to watch. I could feel the love and emotion put into painting the duck. Just breathtaking.

@coramuller6065 8 ай бұрын

👋Hi Chuck, all your paintings are absolutely wonderful ! Congratulations from Germany on the very well-deserved recognition of your fine artwork.💖

@Yoeri22 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! 🎉 I loved seeing the photos at the end of your art throughout the years and the progress you made

@alexagrace5108 8 ай бұрын

your artwork and dedication is so beautiful it genuinely brings me to tears

@threedogsinatrenchcoat6336 8 ай бұрын

This brought a tear to my eye fr Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you, it is well deserved. Your dedication is amazing.

@laurawaldie456 8 ай бұрын

Congrats, Chuck! I am so happy for you! You have worked so hard all these years in developing your artistic style to achieve this distinction. Well done and well deserved!!🎉🙌👏

@Azfa_ 8 ай бұрын

Congrats Chuck ! so happy for you. I don't know why this 9:37 part made me teary eye

@beckyg9831 8 ай бұрын

Me too!

@TheCatnipCinema 6 ай бұрын

The whole video has me crying

@GrannyHugs 7 ай бұрын

Chuck, I'm so happy for you! Congratulations! Your painting is worthy of being on a stamp!❤😄

@jrz7325 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Chuck!! Much deserved and well earned. Cheers

@pegschwalbach2500 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Chuck! What an honor and what a testiment to your talent! Well done!😊❤

@DeeACook-lc7bd 6 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Chuck. Your work is beautiful and inspirational. Thank you for the love and appreciation you show for the wildlife.

@brockabeekb1894 8 ай бұрын

Big Congrats! Beautiful

@brits9876 8 ай бұрын

This was so sweet! What a journey! I saw the video title and was like *gasp* “He did??” Thank you for sharing these beautiful clips as well! Congratulations!! 🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@peter7413 8 ай бұрын

Your Federal Duck Stamp video was wonderful to watch. You my Friend are an Amazing Artist and it's a great pleasure to watch your videos and to follow along with a painting! Thank You once again for sharing your fantastic skills.

@keneverett3751 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Outstanding! I've been watching for a while, from acrylics to Oils allways great videos!

@XenaArt 6 ай бұрын

Одним словом, талант! 👌👌👌 Вподобайка! ❤❤❤

@denisewolf2924 8 ай бұрын

Congrats Chuck...very well deserved!! Terry Redline is also one of my favorite artists

@margmorano2101 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Chuck! Well deserved!!

@marshapascoe79 8 ай бұрын

All the ducks Chuck, beautiful! So very beautiful.

@johnstamos5579 8 ай бұрын

Congrats my friend, well done

@Maxi_Me 8 ай бұрын

Blessings

@maynelson7439 8 ай бұрын

Oh wow! What a beautiful painting 👌 and I loved the technique, congratulations it's stunning

@gordonpembridgefineart746 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations in obtaining first in the Federal Duck Stamp competition a beautiful painting. I also loved the video you produced along with the news. Keep up the great work, Warmest wishes Gordon.

@MichaelKensinger 8 ай бұрын

Chuck…we’ve chatted during your livestream last year about vermiculation in duck feathers and how frustrating it is to paint them sometimes. I’m so happy for you. Mine was cut in round 2. Entry 126. Congratulations!

@royalvibes7704 8 ай бұрын

Hey..can u tell me when these competitions held? Bcuz i wanna participate too...plz do tell

@MichaelKensinger 8 ай бұрын

@@royalvibes7704 the Federal Duck Stamp Contest rules are released on the US Fish and Wildlife Services website each January. You must be a US resident and there is a $125 entry fee. Super fun Contest to try for but if you’re like me you learn not to get your hopes up too high! LOL

@hawkeye9382 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, that's wonderful and well deserved!!! RFK Jr. has duck paintings in his office. Bet at least one is yours!!

@cindybroadhead7797 8 ай бұрын

A big congratulations to you. You should be proud. 😄

@davidroberts5577 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations, that awesome! I used to frame Ducks Unlimited pieces of art. You do wonderful work!

@rubensalazar9094 6 ай бұрын

From an artist in Austin Texas you I've come a long way in your artwork. You deserve that first place prize both for your love of art and of ducks.

@kathyloizos3411 7 ай бұрын

My uncle Lawrence Cory, won this many times, most the trout stamps , back in the mid 80s to the 90s. Congratulations!

@maggielandrey7232 8 ай бұрын

Heck yeah!!!! Glad you did, what a great accomplishment 😊

@annmarie3520 8 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS Chuck! Your painting was awesome! Just beautiful! ❤👏🏻👍🏻😊

@barbarathompson4132 8 ай бұрын

Wonderfully well deserved. So beautiful. Congratulations Chuck. xx

@leapylouie801 8 ай бұрын

That's wonderful! Congratulations! I'm very happy for you!

@johnfield7270 8 ай бұрын

What great recognition of a great wildlife artist. Congrats Chuck. Johnny from Canada

@qendresashillova 8 ай бұрын

Congrats🥇 very very beautiful.

@JesusChrist-Gives-Eternal-Life 8 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! Very happy for you!!! That's so amazing!

@darlafrazier8575 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations. You make the paintings come alive. So proud of you. I have watched you through the years progress to such a winner.

@friend757 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations!!! You deserve it! You are the best!

@eileenjuneburke2413 8 ай бұрын

So happy for you Chuck, congratulations on your win, you are an amazing artist. I love seeing how you create all your wonderful work.

@bloodorange-md8dj 5 ай бұрын

Wow! Amazing! Have you ever made a painting of a loon? They are my favorite birds, and I love hearing them from my house. I think they are very beautiful and would look great in one of your paintings.

@TheRonax112 8 ай бұрын

Proud of you chuck! Also needs more hamm's cans!

@hbendzulla8213 8 ай бұрын

A beautiful movie, which let to a great and one of a kind achievement. Congratulations Chuck.

@ScottHebertArt 8 ай бұрын

amazing dude, thats a lot of hard work that paid off. you should be proud!

@ThePalatineHill 8 ай бұрын

that noise he makes at 3:20 is adorable

@olefoggy 8 ай бұрын

So happy for you congratulations kathy

@Tylerman Ай бұрын

Really awesome. Please place one in the competition every year

@timtaylor-lo9hs 7 ай бұрын

Next years stamp is getting framed and hung up as a motivational reminder. A reminder to continue. Continuing is where most people fail, including myself. Thanks Mr. Black

@zoeuphoria 8 ай бұрын

a well deservered Congratulations! and a huge inspiration x

@lindasaraniero232 4 ай бұрын

Congratulations, I’ve been watching your videos for years and so impressed by your talent.

@user-iy6dm2yg3j 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations ❤🎉👍

@theresabrady7418 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! I grew up in Minnesota as well. Your pintail is gorgeous

@irenegalombeck6668 8 ай бұрын

Hi Chuck wow how amazing! You should have won years ago in my opinion! Congratulations to a sweet guy and a very talented artist! You deserve to win this prestigious contest! I am so proud to have your beautiful art on display in my favorite rooms at my house. Thanks for sharing 💞

@maitev-p9582 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 so well deserved!!! Your paintings are so special, not only by their own technical merit but also for the inspirational story behind them. So genuine and humbling ❤

@lindalou2372 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations, Chuck! You sure deserve this award! You are a fantastic artist and I'm happy one of your dreams came true!

@francishafley9195 7 ай бұрын

See how good you are.........A well deserved award that I am proud to say was awarded to you on my birthday. With all the hard work in learning all you have and the determination to do so in your humble manner makes you the best artist in the world. I am blessed that I lived some of my life while you were here

@l.scottnielsen2482 8 ай бұрын

That is great, awesome job!

@pamelas222 7 ай бұрын

The video was so emotional for me. You have made great progress through your career. I’ve learned so much just by watching you. You are amazing. Your wife is always right there by your side and marvel like that. So happy you won the contest. Enjoy!

@jeffreygrill 8 ай бұрын

I want to say Chuck I am so happy for you, I've been a stamp collector my whole life and have always loved collecting the duck stamps and I think you've done tremendous job congratulations.

@erickelly5395 8 ай бұрын

i am looking forward to buying this print and the stamp

@bencreger1300 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! Amazing painting, and a well deserved honor! As a waterfowl hunter all the way over in Virginia, it makes me smile to know that your beautiful work will be on every stamp that brings in meaningful dollars for use in wetland habitat protection and restoration for 2024. I loved every moment of this video, and how you captured the birds on video so well, as well as seeing your process of creating such an incredible work of art! I especially enjoyed the final moments, showing the progression of your work from childhood art to now. Phenomenal! Congratulations again, sir!

@SamS-jh3uh 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations. GOD has blessed you with amazing talent. Words cannot describe your paintings.

@TheCatnipCinema 6 ай бұрын

I am so happy for you. There's tears running down my face. This must feel so amazing to win this competition. I'm honored to be a watcher of your channel! Good job, Chuck!

@pocobull 8 ай бұрын

Very cool! Congratulations Chuck!

@natlisan 8 ай бұрын

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Stunningly striking piece Chuck, very well deserved win!!!👏🏼🍾

@mulepowerforge 8 ай бұрын

That’s awesome! I have a picture that’s the cover photo on a magazine but there was certainly not as much time and effort put in to achieve that haha! Good job man!

@mtmary3931 7 ай бұрын

What a delightful video. What an amazing capture of such a beautiful, elegant duck! Congratulations!

@tiredofit6267 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations again Chuck. You ARE an amazing artist! Well deserved...you've made leaps and bounds as an artist...great video!

@elleeo1495 8 ай бұрын

An award well deserved! Chuck, your persistence & dedication to this endeavor has paid off. You've had many beautiful entries over the years & I'm so glad that you finally received the recognition & award of that top spot. Congratulations, again!

@russellrevels4392 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations!! Wonderful job and well deserved. A great example of perseverance. Thank you for sharing your experience.

@flooklh 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations! This is awesome. You deserve to come first with this stunning painting. Your work just gets better and better as time passes. I'm so impressed that you won. Keep up the great work.

@johnelkins4958 7 ай бұрын

Congratulations Chuck!!! This is so awesome! Chris.

@huntsail3727 3 ай бұрын

Congratulations! Very beautiful, loved the backstory. All of it. Great job!

@ctemple99 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations on a well deserved win! Thanks for sharing the journey of your art and the special day of finding this bird. Experiences like this are such a blessing and you are using your talent well.

@dwaynekoblitz6032 8 ай бұрын

I can't imagine how far off 2nd place would be! You should hands down win every year!! So perfectly beautiful. Congratulations!!

@IngaWang 6 ай бұрын

Chuck, have been following your art for a while. Love your artwork and look forward to seeing more of your videos. Congratulations for the stamp❤

@hagstruan1140 8 ай бұрын

That's awesome! Congratulations!

@lizzyhuberlie4077 7 ай бұрын

It was so special to be able to see your reference video. You were able to capture that stunning light so beautifully! Bravo!

@Sepa0306 8 ай бұрын

Absolutely deserved, well done! What a wonderful painting!

@flick4600 8 ай бұрын

Awesome Chuck! Hard work and determination DO pay off!

@garyschwieters54 8 ай бұрын

Congratulations Chuck!! I’ve followed, watched and learned much from you for a few years now. This accomplishment was surely on the horizon. Well done!!