{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Ducks Unlimited Podcast","title":"Rebekah Knight on Duck Stamp Art, Strategy & Persistence (Ep 824)","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1886,"description":"What does it take to keep entering one of America’s most competitive art contests year after year?\n\nRecorded 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.\nRebekah 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.\nAlong the way, Katie and Rebekah discuss artistic growth, judging strategy, mentorship, and why persistence matters more than a single year's result.\nTopics Covered\nRebekah Knight’s evolution as a Duck Stamp artist\nDesigning artwork specifically for the Federal Duck Stamp Contest\nWhy composition matters more than many artists realize\nAdak Island photography trips and gathering reference material\nAirbrush vs. oil techniques in wildlife art\nLearning from rejection and developing thick skin\nThe value of mentorship and artistic community\nHow the Junior Duck Stamp Program launched a career\n\nListen now: www.ducks.org/DUPodcast\nSend feedback: DUPodcast@ducks.org\nSPONSORS:\nBird Dog Whiskey and Cocktails:\nWhether you’re winding down with your best friend, or celebrating with your favorite crew, Bird Dog brings award-winning flavor to every moment. Enjoy responsibly.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/l9P4SkFXvPCREt6eTfTD5odOxdx8hOF2b5qKX09C2oY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNDJi/ODNkMmQ5ZWY5Mjdm/YzdhMDIxNGNiODEx/MmNhZi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}