He was born and raised in toronto, ontario, canada. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Michael bedard is also the writer of the award winning childrens book, sitting ducks. Sitting ducks by michael bedard goodreads share book. Sitting ducks resin sculpture 1992 by michael bedard. Day after day, brand new ducks roll off a giant assembly line operated by alligators at the colossal duck factory. Michael bedard hand signed large shtting duck fine art giclee bedards shtting duck is printed with archival ultrachrome inks on epson premium luster paper which measures approximately 20 x 24 inches. Michael bedard great white hype art print sitting ducks framed matted 30x33. Sitting ducks first appeared in 2001 in europe, later debuting in united states on cartoon. Three ducks are relaxing in the sun on white chairs by the poolside, one looks up and notices two bullet holes in the wall. Own sitting ducks michael bedard stage 3 picture book this week, education world introduces six recent titles that will challenge young readers to explore the many meanings of friendship. Thriftchi framed michael bedard duck print window shopping. Sitting ducks resin sculpture 1990 sculpture resin.
Bedard pits the iconic, yellowbilled white ducks featured in his posters against a carnivorous world in this alligatory allegory. Acrylic on gator board survival of the fittest by michael bedard. Written by michael bedard illustrated by michael bedard. Discover other books like this, author exclusives, and more. After surveying over 70 returned missionaries and church members, we have decided to begin creating a new art book designed especially for missionaries that will contain paintings by michael bedard from each of the lessons outlined in preach my gospel. Best known for his poster illustrations, bedard makes his debut in picture books with a wonderful story about an oddcouple friendship between a factoryemployed alligator and factoryhatched duck. View upcoming auction estimates and receive personalized email alerts for the artists you follow. It mainly centers around a goodnatured duck named bill, who establishes an unusual. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Get the best deals on michael bedard art drawings when you shop the largest online selection at. Sitting duck by michael bedard vintage framed art poster 1982. Description of michael bedards contribution to art. Bedard currently lives in toronto with his wife martha.
Rips, stains and creasing to the edges of the paper. Sitting ducks resin sculpture 1992 by michael bedard sculpture resin. Michael bedard duck soup fine art print 1986 lithograph from an original airbrush painting by michael bedard exclusive publisher. Michael bedard was born and raised in toronto, where he still lives. A sitting duck is typically thought of as an easy target. Michael bedard shtting duck hand signed fine art giclee. Michael bedard born june 26, 1949 is a canadian childrens writer. Apr 14, 2020 description of michael bedards contribution to art. I talk about the characters and the locations and claim that while the show is a bit weird at times, it does have its moments and enjoy it no matter what and recommend to those who are into cross species series. In japan, bedard is thought of in almost superstar status, beginning with a series of commercials that he did for akai in the 1980s, continuing his success with the santa claus brothers magazine covers and culminating with his successful sitting ducks television show and merchandising campaign. The house rules is a large painting study by michael bedard for an original painting commission currently in progress. This appealing book with its cast of nearirresistible ducks and only mildly menacing alligators is sure to please young readers.
At first, the waterfowl dont seem to have a prayer. He first entered the art marketplace in 1977 with a series of whimsical and allegorical art prints and postesr, many of which are still in print today. Michael bedard has received worldwide acclaim for his humerous and allegorical paintings featuring his now famous duck characters. Michael bedard artwork limited editions sitting ducks art prints. Sitting ducks is an american childrens animated television series based on the 1970s sitting ducks lithograph and the 1998 childrens book of the same name, created by the poster artist michael bedard. Sitting ducks by michael bedard english paperback book free shipping. It depicts a literal interpretation of the idiom sitting duck. His most wellknown poster, sitting ducks, ranks among the topselling and most widely recognized images in the history of this medium. Born in windsor, canada, michael now resides with his family in topanga, a. Sitting ducks sitting ducks by michael bedard book cover, description, publication.
Buy sitting ducks by michael bedard online at alibris. Michael bedard art for sale 12 listings michael bedard art for sale 12 listings. Michael bedard sitting ducks resin sculpture 1990 sculpture. Sitting ducks season 1 full episodes watch online guide. In striving to enrich the lives of all readers, teachingbooks supports the first amendment and celebrates the right to read. Luna art, venice ca bedard duck soup lithograph 1986 art expo new york measures approximately 19 x 21 inches. But a strange twist of fate teaches bill a valuable lesson. Following the phenomenal success of sitting ducks, this is another cracking comedy adventure based on michael bedards bestselling book and hit tv series. Poster itself doesnt appear to have any issues other than a small wrinkle. He has also written biographies for children of writers emily dickinson and. He began writing when his former high school teacher showed him works of emily dickinson and t. Sitting ducks by michael bedard an assignment from my thesis class.
Michael bedard living together art print sitting ducks sm. He graduated from the university of toronto in 1971 with a ba in philosophy and english. They are loaded into trucks and taken to ducktown, where they are fattened up in preparation for their final destinationinto the stomachs of alligators. Michael bedard artist, fine art prices, auction records. Sitting ducks art images of artist or assignee top. Save sitting ducks bedard to get email alerts and updates on your ebay feed. His novels include stained glass, a darker magic, painted devil, and redwork, which received the governor generals literary award and the canadian library associations book of the year award for children. Make offer michael bedard great white hype art print sitting ducks framed matted 30x33. Canadian author michael bedard has written awardwinning mystery and suspense novels such as redwork, about the bond between two young children and an old man who practices alchemy, and a darker magic and painted devil, two books that investigate the limits of evil. This comical version of sitting duck is really popular. Done in photoshop and after effects compositing and animation. From michael bedards award winning childrens book, sitting ducks. A delightful fantasy by one of the worlds most successful poster artists.
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