Ducks Unlimited Podcast

Recorded during the Federal Duck Stamp Contest at Ducks Unlimited headquarters, host Katie Burke sits down with wildlife artist Rebekah Knight to talk about competition, creativity, and the pursuit of a winning Duck Stamp painting.

Rebekah shares her approach to designing Duck Stamp entries, how she's adapted her techniques over the years, and why learning to handle disappointment is part of becoming a better artist. The conversation also explores photo-reference trips to remote places like Adak Island, the challenges of creating artwork that works on a stamp, and how the Junior Duck Stamp Program helped launch her career.

Along the way, Katie and Rebekah discuss artistic growth, judging strategy, mentorship, and why persistence matters more than a single year's result.

Listen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast
Send feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org

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