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About Widgeon - Out Front Limited Edition Print

WIDGEON - OUT FRONT, LIMITED EDITION PRINT

Widgeon are widespread across the United States, the artist says, but I find that duck hunters and waterfowl enthusiasts alike have a particular soft spot for them. The patch around the drakes eye is a spectacular green, and in flight both drake and hen display the striking contrast of gray throat and burgundy brown breast.

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Blending wildlife conservation themes with masterful realism, these detailed waterfowl and bird paintings capture the beauty and precision of nature with highly detailed brushwork and atmospheric landscapes. Featuring North American bird species in their natural habitats, each piece showcases rich textures, lifelike avian portraits, and tranquil wetland scenes that celebrate the delicate balance of wildlife and nature. Known for award-winning duck stamp paintings, these works highlight sporting and conservation art traditions, preserving the legacy of wildlife habitats through fine art. Whether depicting migratory waterfowl, serene marshland settings, or iconic bird species, these immersive and meticulously crafted paintings serve as both stunning visual experiences and meaningful tributes to nature’s beauty and conservation efforts.

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Image copyright © 2026 by Richard Clifton.

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Richard Clifton

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"Richard Clifton, a Delaware native, is a self-taught artist who has chosen the classic genre of waterfowl as his specialty. His success has been marked by numerous accolades. Since 1991, when he won his first duck stamp contest, Clifton has accumulated nineteen state stamps in just eight years—placing him fifth on the all-time duck stamp list for awards. Richard was selected to paint the 1996 Australian duck stamp. In 1997, he won the New Hampshire contest for the third time and in 1998, he became the first three-time winner in his home state. In 1999, Richard agreed to paint the New York and New Jersey duck stamps bringing his total number of stamps to twenty-three over all. Richard s work has been shown at the country s finest art shows, including the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition and the Oklahoma Wildlife Art Show and he has been chosen artist of the year by many conservation groups and Ducks U"

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