A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wo… — shown in a room setting A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden … — artist's signature A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. — edge view A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. — detail A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. — shown hanging
A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck.
A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wo… — shown in a room setting
A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck.
A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck.
A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden … — artist's signature
A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. — edge view
A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. — detail
A close up painting of two Whistling Ducks as they search for food together on a wet reflective wooden deck. — shown hanging
Painting by Catherine Miles 38 Artwork Sold

Whistling Ducks At Territory Wildlife Park

Acrylic, Canvas, Ready to hang

16.9in (W) x 15.8in (H) x 1in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included

Ready to hang

$800

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Artwork Description

During a visit to Darwins Territory Wildlife Park I encountered several native birds that were so beautiful I felt compelled to paint them. We had fed these two which allowed me to get a great understanding of the tremendous variation of colours to be found in a Whistling Ducks feathers. The contrast of the ducks form to the reflective light coming off the wet boards they were standing on created an interesting series of shapes with several lost and found edges. This painting looks even better in person.

Artist Bio
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Catherine Miles 92 artworks | 16 Sold

Residing in the Northern Territory, I am privileged to live and paint on Larrakia Land. With its diverse mix of cultures and vibrant environment, the Top End of Australia provides a boundless supply of inspiration for my artistic practice.

A recent health scare with my husband caused me re evaluate my life, and in response, I have become concerned that the overwhelming, sometimes hysterical rush of modern life is causing society to lose touch with what really matters. My art aims to strip back trivial idealisms and attempts to reconnect with the authentic self, finding genuine value in experiences within our world. I create works that inspire positive energy and bring joy to others.

My recent practice is influenced by Impressionistic alla prima techniques. Quality oils are my medium of choice, which I use to create pixelated layers of colour, inviting individual interpretation while retaining realistic representation.

My accomplishments include winning over 20 Northern Territory-based awards and commendations for my work, including the prestigious Portrait of a Senior Territorian in 2019 and 2023. In 2024 I branched out from the Northern Territory and was a finalist in the Shirley Hannan National Portrait Award at the South East Centre for Contemporary Art in New South Wales. My work has been collected as part of the Northern Territory’s Araluen Art Collection and is also part of private collections in America, France, Australia, and Timor.

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Catherine's studio is in Darwin N.T.