John oliver duck stamps

[Nick Zito]

I normally don't watch this but a friend sent to me. I found it entertaining:

https://youtu.be/bl-ABuxeWrE

 

[Steve Sanford]

Nick~


I appreciated Mr. Oliver's inimitable "measured and professional" account of the federal Duck Stamp. Not surprising that - just like too many contests - longstanding squabbles among contestants seems to be a part of the process...


And, as I've expressed here previously, I sorely miss the artistry of the earlier, Old School stamps. I'm not a fan of today's photorealism anywhere in the world of art.


John Ruthven's understated wash drawing still draws me in - whether or not Redhead drakes ever tag along with broods.



View attachment 1960 Duck Stamp - John Ruthven Redheads.webp



All the best,


SJS








View attachment 1960 Duck Stamp.webp

 

[Vince Pagliaroli]

Steve,

I agree the old duck stamps were, and are the best.

"Art is either plagiarism or revolution." - Paul Gauguin


VP

 

[Nick Zito]

My father checked the bidding numbers on the paintings and they were at $20k the hour after I made the original post. Not sure where they landed. Hopefully that gets donated to usfws.

 

[Vince Pagliaroli]

My favorite reference to ducks on stamps in any movie, or documentary is in FARGO.

What used to be, and now never is the importance of the 2 cent stamp.

Now everyone's 2 cents worth applies to the duck stamp contests....