Ring-necked Duck

This is a beautifully rendered watercolor-like illustration of a Ring-necked Duck, a diving duck species recognizable by its striking black head with an iridescent purple sheen, vivid yellow eye, black back, and contrasting white-and-gray sides. The bird floats serenely on softly rippling teal water, its reflection subtly visible below the surface. The background dissolves into loose, expressive washes of turquoise, aqua, and soft orange, giving the piece an airy, painterly quality that blends naturalistic detail with artistic abstraction — a style reminiscent of wildlife illustration meets loose impressionistic watercolor.