Fascinated by drawing and illustration, in 1976 he began studying art at the college stefoy, graphics option. You could choose to have a picture or a painting of a river with ducks floating on it, or a piece that has a cartoon image of a duck on it, such as daffy duck or even rubber duckies. The biggest selection, superior quality, custom sizes. Liven up the walls of your home or office with mallard duck wall art from zazzle. Best known for his poster illustrations, bedard makes his debut in picture books with a wonderful story about an oddcouple friendship between a factoryemployed alligator and factoryhatched duck. This appealing book with its cast of nearirresistible ducks and only mildly menacing alligators is sure to please young readers. Art brokerage is the first online fine art brokerage.
If we have enough market data we try to provide estimated secondary market pricing. He graduated from the university of toronto in 1971 with a ba in philosophy and english. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. All four videos on michael bedards sitting ducks paintings in just one film. You can find duck art that suits your taste and style. Canadian painter, pierre bedard was born in quebec in 1960. View michael bedard biographical information, artworks upcoming at auction, and sale prices from our price archives. Day after day, brand new ducks roll off a giant assembly line operated by.
It takes a real talent to tell a whole story in the face of one person, on an oil canvas. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Sitting ducks by michael bedard goodreads share book. He was born and raised in toronto, ontario, canada.
Description of michael bedards contribution to art. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Michael bedard duck soup fine art print 1986 lithograph from an original airbrush painting by michael bedard exclusive publisher. Our top publishers in the world provided us with this art print. Below is a collection of bedard, michael art prints. If you draw several species sidebyside, you can construct a mini field guide for yourself and you will find that you can learn to identify the species much more quickly. Sitting ducks is geared toward the childrens market, but many adults will recognize authorillustrator michael bedard s artwork. He began writing when his former high school teacher showed him works of emily dickinson and t. I have one of the 450 limited edition lithograph copies of michael bedard s original sitting ducks that was donereleased in the late 1970s.
He has created many endearing characters, but it was the hatching of his hugely appealing ducks that brought bedard to international fame with sitting ducks becoming one of the bestselling posters ever. A male and female duck together in the water is also an allegory of the ideal marriage to have. Freeart provides free small art prints and posters of millions of images. Luna art, venice ca bedard duck soup lithograph 1986 art expo new york measures approximately 19 x 21 inches. Michael bedards work is characterized by his rapierlike wit you dont immediately know youve been impaled, because the blade is so sharp. Sitting ducks sitting ducks by michael bedard book cover, description, publication. Sitting ducks is geared toward the childrens market, but many adults will recognize authorillustrator michael bedards artwork. One alligator takes the duck home and they become best friends but the duck wants to go out but he would get eaten.
One day an alligator factory worker discovers a little duck that has slipped through the system and the two become good friends. From michael bedard s award winning childrens book, sitting ducks. Three ducks are relaxing in the sun on white chairs by the poolside, one looks up and notices two bullet holes in the wall. Bedard pierre painter of figurative art nuances art. Michael bedard artwork for sale at online auction michael. A delightful fantasy by one of the worlds most successful poster artists. When you select this framed taking the ducks home art, glass is added to the front of the print to protect it from finger prints and splashes. Keep up on the latest projects, paintings, and news by michael bedard and his team at bedard fine art. Part of the series masterpieces of contemporary art. Alain bedard born in 1958, alain bedard is a painter of quebec city. Sitting ducks by michael bedard an assignment from my thesis class. Born in windsor, canada, michael now resides with his family in topanga, a small rural community. These limited edition works of art may or may not be currently available.
Unfollow ducks unlimited prints to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Sitting ducks sitting ducks by michael bedard fantastic fiction. Duck art prints consist of pictures or paintings of ducks. Michael bedard limited edition print pricing secondary. When a gallery image is available we will put them here. At first glance, respected poster artist michael bedards colorful, acrylic. Once we receive it, we offer our customers the ability to finish it with a highquality, hand crafted frame. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. From united kingdom very good074458218 0 sitting ducks,michael bedard,paperba ck,walker books ltd. Michael bedard is the artist who created the now worldfamous sitting ducks poster.
Michael bedard original artwork tasty snacks for the book sitting. Description and interpretation of michael bedards signature painting sitting ducks. From an old wedding photograph, a picture of a loved pet, or your best selfie, there is no limit to what our artists can create. Some of my favorite work michael beddards sitting ducks whimsical art, nursery artwork, posters for children, art prints for kids, wall art for kids rooms by internationally known artists. After surveying over 70 returned missionaries and church members, we have decided to begin creating a new art book designed especially for missionaries that will contain paintings by michael bedard from each of the lessons outlined in preach my gospel. His novels include stained glass, a darker magic, painted devil, and redwork, which received the governor generals literary award and the canadian library associations book of the year award for children. These limited edition works of art andor their respective images may or may not be currently available. Sep, 2015 all four videos on michael bedard s sitting ducks paintings in just one film. The house rules is a large painting study by michael bedard for an original painting commission currently in progress. The painted wall and other strange tales by michael bedard. All duck artwork ships within 48 hours and includes a 30day moneyback guarantee. Buy a cheap copy of born to be wild sitting ducks book by michael bedard. Bedard ducks gone wild sitting ducks signed print michael bedard the failure of marxism no longer in print large rar 1982 sitting duck lithograph by.
Done in photoshop and after effects compositing and animation. Michael bedard born june 26, 1949 is a canadian childrens writer. Duck paintings in chinese culture, the duck is a symbol of a happy marriage and fidelity and is often used in wedding decor. B artists michael bedard michael bedard limited edition prints secondary market art. There is nearly always a social commentary that lies underneath the whimsical imagery. Art the easiest way to buy and sell art online safely. Duck paintings and duck prints for sale at fulcrumgallery. From michael bedards award winning childrens book, sitting ducks. Save sitting ducks bedard to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. His most wellknown poster, sitting ducks, ranks among the topselling and most widely recognized images in the history of this medium. Michael bedard has received worldwide acclaim for his humerous and allegorical paintings featuring his now famous duck characters.
Browse upcoming and past auction lots by michael bedard. We find in his characters, his still lifes and landscapes light and emotion, i explore a lot with a little naive pseudoprimitive writing, the subject is an excuse to apply the colour. This art print is printed and supplied to by one of our top publishers. Next, the frame is carefully built around the print based on your selected frame and mat configurations. Profile view the profile view of a duck is a great way to record details of plumage and shape. Very good, denture adventure sitting ducks, bedard, michael, book. I would suggest that if you are seeking something original and inspiring for your walls, you stop by bedards gallery and see if a face calls out to your soul too. Bedard ducks gone wild sitting ducks signed print michael bedard the failure of marxism no longer in print large rar 1982 sitting duck lithograph by michael bedard from an orig. It depicts a literal interpretation of the idiom sitting duck. Michael bedard duck soup fine art print 1986 sitting ducks. Own sitting ducks michael bedard stage 3 picture book this week, education world introduces six recent titles that will challenge young readers to explore the many meanings of friendship. Below is a collection of michael bedard s art prints. Furniture archives fine art collectibles prop rental artists daniel authouart michael bedard roy besser duardoevans isabella glaz debra hill robert hoppe bruce mccombs dennis mukai patrick nagel shimon okshteyn rio phior alberto vargas thorne whitney other artists. Includes certificate of authenticity and bullet holes you attach to wall behind it.
Every framed taking the ducks home print is hand crafted to perfection, including. Sitting ducks resin sculpture 1992 by michael bedard. I have one of the 450 limited edition lithograph copies of michael bedards original sitting ducks that was donereleased in the late 1970s. He has no formal art training, but has been drawing since he was a boy. Pierre bedard studied visual arts and studied photography.
Sitting ducks is a lithograph created by the poster artist michael bedard in 1977. Get the best deals on michael bedard art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. For his book titled sitting ducks, bedard crafted a story about ducks. Estimated secondary market pricing will be provided if available but are not guaranteed to be accurate. Shop for duck art from the worlds greatest living artists. Choose your favorite duck designs and purchase them as wall art, home decor, phone cases, tote bags, and more. Make offer professionally framed 1982 michael bedard sitting duck print 31 x 22 vintage michael bedard mondo sumo 1998 framed print art 18x20.
Born to be wild sitting ducks book by michael bedard. Michael bedard is one of the worlds most popular and successful pop artists. This piece is particularly a favorite for a bathroom for kids. Sitting ducks, by michael bedard the colossal duck factory produces newly hatched ducks daily, destined for the plates of hungry alligators.