My Journey to Winning The Federal Duck Stamp Contest

[@RositaQuinonez-i3g]

That’s Great Chuck🤙🍍🏝🖼🍾 2:14

[@jess4mathews]

Wow awesome Sir/s thank you for sharing😊

[@deborahwilson2734]

Congratulations, Chuck! A well deserved award. I am so proud and honored to have one of your small, original paintings!❤

[@JennyA-55]

Congratulations!!! Awesome painting!! Beautiful!!

[@reginathornton7433]

Oh how Wonderful! We are so PROUD of you, Chuck! Mesmerizing to watch you paint such a BEAUTIFUL Painting. CONGRATULATIONS! 🎉 🎨 ❤ 👏

[@olefoggy]

So happy for you congratulations kathy

[@Maxi_Me]

Blessings

[@gregg1431]

Awesome and congratulations. Your dedication and love of wildlife shows through.

[@lisasparling2431]

That is absolutely awesome and you deserve it 100%! Your artwork is amazing!

[@coramuller6065]

👋Hi Chuck, all your paintings are absolutely wonderful ! Congratulations from Germany on the very well-deserved recognition of your fine artwork.💖

[@threedogsinatrenchcoat6336]

This brought a tear to my eye fr Congratulations!! I'm so happy for you, it is well deserved. Your dedication is amazing.

[@davidroberts5577]

Congratulations, that awesome! I used to frame Ducks Unlimited pieces of art. You do wonderful work!

[@BootstheHouseKellyBellyMama]

your artwork and dedication is so beautiful it genuinely brings me to tears

[@kinbailey310]

Congradulations!

[@geraldbalciarjr651]

Very Nice, Good Job Chuck.

[@TheRonax112]

Proud of you chuck! Also needs more hamm's cans!

[@Azfa_]

Congrats Chuck ! so happy for you. I don't know why this 9:37 part made me teary eye

[@beckyg9831]

Me too!

[@TheCatnipCinema]

The whole video has me crying

[@hbendzulla8213]

A beautiful movie, which let to a great and one of a kind achievement. Congratulations Chuck.

[@brockabeekb1894]

Big Congrats! Beautiful

[@jeffreygrill]

I want to say Chuck I am so happy for you, I've been a stamp collector my whole life and have always loved collecting the duck stamps and I think you've done tremendous job congratulations.

[@johnfield7270]

What great recognition of a great wildlife artist. Congrats Chuck. Johnny from Canada

[@denisewolf2924]

Congrats Chuck...very well deserved!! Terry Redline is also one of my favorite artists

[@MichaelKensinger]

Chuck…we’ve chatted during your livestream last year about vermiculation in duck feathers and how frustrating it is to paint them sometimes. I’m so happy for you. Mine was cut in round 2. Entry 126. Congratulations!

[@royalvibes7704]

Hey..can u tell me when these competitions held? Bcuz i wanna participate too...plz do tell

[@MichaelKensinger]

@@royalvibes7704 the Federal Duck Stamp Contest rules are released on the US Fish and Wildlife Services website each January. You must be a US resident and there is a $125 entry fee. Super fun Contest to try for but if you’re like me you learn not to get your hopes up too high! LOL

[@theresabrady7418]

Congratulations! I grew up in Minnesota as well. Your pintail is gorgeous

[@TheCatnipCinema]

I am so happy for you. There's tears running down my face. This must feel so amazing to win this competition. I'm honored to be a watcher of your channel! Good job, Chuck!

[@zoeuphoria]

a well deservered Congratulations! and a huge inspiration x

[@hagstruan1140]

That's awesome! Congratulations!

[@jrz7325]

Congratulations Chuck!! Much deserved and well earned. Cheers

[@qendresashillova]

Congrats🥇 very very beautiful.

[@EricaOlson]

A beautiful triumph. We are all so so proud

[@mauriceboucher2221]

amazing !

[@hawkeye9382]

Congratulations, that's wonderful and well deserved!!! RFK Jr. has duck paintings in his office. Bet at least one is yours!!

[@pegschwalbach2500]

Congratulations Chuck! What an honor and what a testiment to your talent! Well done!😊❤

[@SamS-jh3uh]

Congratulations. GOD has blessed you with amazing talent. Words cannot describe your paintings.

[@laurawaldie456]

Congrats, Chuck! I am so happy for you! You have worked so hard all these years in developing your artistic style to achieve this distinction. Well done and well deserved!!🎉🙌👏

[@Yoeri22]

Congratulations! 🎉 I loved seeing the photos at the end of your art throughout the years and the progress you made

[@cindybroadhead7797]

A big congratulations to you. You should be proud. 😄

[@johnstamos5579]

Congrats my friend, well done

[@margievm2101]

Congratulations Chuck! Well deserved!!

[@pocobull]

Very cool! Congratulations Chuck!

[@l.scottnielsen2482]

That is great, awesome job!

[@readpostcard]

So awesome.congrats. you have inspired me so many times

[@peter7413]

Your Federal Duck Stamp video was wonderful to watch. You my Friend are an Amazing Artist and it's a great pleasure to watch your videos and to follow along with a painting! Thank You once again for sharing your fantastic skills.

[@maggielandrey7232]

Heck yeah!!!! Glad you did, what a great accomplishment 😊

[@Lisa-gs9ke]

Congratulations, beautiful job.

[@friend757]

Congratulations!!! You deserve it! You are the best!

[@lindacsmith13]

congrats, beautiful work

[@leapylouie801]

That's wonderful! Congratulations! I'm very happy for you!

[@brits9876]

This was so sweet! What a journey! I saw the video title and was like *gasp* “He did??” Thank you for sharing these beautiful clips as well! Congratulations!! 🎉👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@keneverett3751]

Congratulations! Outstanding! I've been watching for a while, from acrylics to Oils allways great videos!

[@annmarie3520]

CONGRATULATIONS Chuck! Your painting was awesome! Just beautiful! ❤👏🏻👍🏻😊

[@barbarathompson4132]

Wonderfully well deserved. So beautiful. Congratulations Chuck. xx

[@tanerkulkul7057]

Perfect vlog 👍

[@lindalou2372]

Congratulations, Chuck! You sure deserve this award! You are a fantastic artist and I'm happy one of your dreams came true!

[@tomaskianicka3343]

Congratulations!

[@lindasullivan8745]

Just beautiful.

[@erickelly5395]

i am looking forward to buying this print and the stamp

[@emilioolvera8874]

Congratulations bro 👏

[@karenhudgin8631]

Congratulations beautifully done!

[@ScottHebertArt]

amazing dude, thats a lot of hard work that paid off. you should be proud!

[@daviddugas8247]

Really glad for you Chuck

[@jcastellow123]

You show us beauty in nature.

[@Jumbly816]

Big congratulations!!

[@jenniessamsung7822]

Congratulations!!

[@maynelson7439]

Oh wow! What a beautiful painting 👌 and I loved the technique, congratulations it's stunning

[@kennyfernandez5930]

Congratulations! You Did It!

[@elleeo1495]

An award well deserved! Chuck, your persistence & dedication to this endeavor has paid off. You've had many beautiful entries over the years & I'm so glad that you finally received the recognition & award of that top spot. Congratulations, again!

[@Sepa0306]

Absolutely deserved, well done! What a wonderful painting!

[@marshapascoe79]

All the ducks Chuck, beautiful! So very beautiful.

[@joeirvine3398]

Congratulations 👏 Chuck! What a great accomplishment and a wonderful testament to your craftsmanship and your passion. An inspiration for us all!

[@TheSumpbplayer]

I guess your going to my daughters class tomorrow and she had me watch this ........AMAZING gives a hunter a different perspective you are bless my man keep it up and keep up the positive influence on these kiddo's.

[@deekelley891]

Wow!! What a rare honor!

[@austinartist0608]

From an artist in Austin Texas you I've come a long way in your artwork. You deserve that first place prize both for your love of art and of ducks.

[@flooklh]

Congratulations! This is awesome. You deserve to come first with this stunning painting. Your work just gets better and better as time passes. I'm so impressed that you won. Keep up the great work.

[@Jackie.Lee.Art.2491]

Congratulations for such fine work!

[@maitev-p9582]

Congratulations 🎊 👏 💐 so well deserved!!! Your paintings are so special, not only by their own technical merit but also for the inspirational story behind them. So genuine and humbling ❤

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

I can't imagine how far off 2nd place would be! You should hands down win every year!! So perfectly beautiful. Congratulations!!

[@eduardosuarez4239]

Súper hermosa obra de arte, felicidades maestro....🇲🇽🇲🇽....

[@fishnhunt3488]

I simply can't wrap my head around being able to sit down, with some paint and a brush and being able to create something that beautiful! Congrats on the stamp!! Just bought mine!

[@mulepowerforge]

That’s awesome! I have a picture that’s the cover photo on a magazine but there was certainly not as much time and effort put in to achieve that haha! Good job man!

[@beverlywright858]

Congratulations !!! All of your paintings are beautiful! You are an inspiration !

[@kathyloizos3411]

My uncle Lawrence Cory, won this many times, most the trout stamps , back in the mid 80s to the 90s. Congratulations!

[@jennyc1846]

Congratulations Chuck that's pretty special, what a wonderful thing to experience. I loved the journey and your earlier efforts. Thanks for showing us mere mortals that anything is possible. I'm looking forward to exploring some of your other videos I think I can learn so much even though I am yet to delve into oils in any big way. Cheers and Happy New Year 2025 from Western Australia

[@XenaArt]

Одним словом, талант! 👌👌👌 Вподобайка! ❤❤❤

[@Wgrandli]

What a beautiful video. You worked hard and your time and attention to detail is so evident.

[@marlenemullet]

Congratulations! Beautiful pintail❤️

[@lespeinturesajulie9625]

That’s awesome! Congratulations! Beautiful painting as always.

[@rebekahbrooks6595]

Congratulations 🎉

[@sheilafinchfineart]

Beautiful video! Congratulations!

[@purdyday2195]

Can't think of anyone as gifted as you are, more deserving.....fan girl, so be it

[@eileenjuneburke2413]

So happy for you Chuck, congratulations on your win, you are an amazing artist. I love seeing how you create all your wonderful work.

[@timtaylor-lo9hs]

Next years stamp is getting framed and hung up as a motivational reminder. A reminder to continue. Continuing is where most people fail, including myself. Thanks Mr. Black

[@natlisan]

CONGRATULATIONS!!! Stunningly striking piece Chuck, very well deserved win!!!👏🏼🍾

[@mr.mikester6421]

Congrats Chuck!!! You've earned it. Very inspiring watching you as always.

[@barrysnow7578]

Congratulations on completing your dream.

[@larrysexton1675]

Congratulations Chuck from South Dakota.............

[@erezpli]

Congratulations Chuck, beautiful painting . thank you for sharing with us your journey over the years! your duck videos from few years ago have inspired me beyond words and have literally put me on the artistic path , it wouldn’t be the same without you!

[@melolson99]

Congrats Chuck!! This brought me to tears!!! Beautiful video, so much hard work and effort, you’re an inspiration!❤️👏🏻

[@CONSTELLATION_PEGASUS]

Congratulations and bravo on a splendid painting, Chuck! I've been pulling for you every year. You have tremendous skill and love and appreciation of your subjects, and it's truly phenomenal to know you won the contest this year!!!

[@francishafley9195]

See how good you are.........A well deserved award that I am proud to say was awarded to you on my birthday. With all the hard work in learning all you have and the determination to do so in your humble manner makes you the best artist in the world. I am blessed that I lived some of my life while you were here

[@irenegalombeck6668]

Hi Chuck wow how amazing! You should have won years ago in my opinion! Congratulations to a sweet guy and a very talented artist! You deserve to win this prestigious contest! I am so proud to have your beautiful art on display in my favorite rooms at my house. Thanks for sharing 💞