Have A Quacking Good Time

Having A Quacking Good Time is a darling, whimsical painting of a slightly nervous looking rubber duck. This watercolor painting of a classic toy... more

by Beverley Harper Tinsley

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Price

$48

Dimensions

6.000 x 4.000 inches

Title

Have A Quacking Good Time

Artist

Beverley Harper Tinsley

Medium

Painting - Watercolor And Graphite

Description

Having A Quacking Good Time is a darling, whimsical painting of a slightly nervous looking rubber duck. This watercolor painting of a classic toy would be a sweet addition to a nursery, bathroom, or child's bedroom, but would also provide an unexpected, lighthearted touch in your living room or bar area.
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Who wouldn't be charmed by the soft warm colors and goofy smile of this charming rubber ducky?
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In Evergreen, Colorado, where I reside, we have an annual fundraiser known as the DAM Duck Derby, in which a fire truck drops numbered ducks from above the dam to the creek below. As the rubber ducks race down Bear Creek, spectators follow the flow of thousands of ducks as they approach the finish line at Highland Haven Creekside Inn.
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According to:
http://www.toyhalloffame.org/toys/rubber-duck
Rubber Duck
Inducted 2013
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Rubber toys first appeared in the late 1800s, when manufacturers made use of Charles Goodyear’s process for rendering rubber into malleable material. The first rubber ducks didn’t even float: they were cast solid and intended as chew toys. By the 1940s, rubber ducks developed into the iconic floating yellow figure with bright orange bill we recognize today. For many decades, most duck figures have been made of vinyl, but we still call them rubber ducks.
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Rubber ducks naturally inspire water play that develops muscle strength and coordination. With their bright color, smooth texture, and (for some) squeaky or quacky sounds, rubber ducks sharpen toddlers’ senses. Their presence in the bathtub soothes youngsters’ fears of water and water immersion and makes good clean fun of the routine hygiene they’re learning.
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Rubber ducks have been recognized as the quintessential bathtub toy since 1970 when Ernie, the cheerful orange Muppet on Sesame Street, first sang the catchy ditty “Rubber Duckie” to his best bath buddy. The song rose to number 16 on Billboard’s chart of hit tunes and, decades later, kids still sing the praises of their water play pals. Adults, too, appreciate rubber ducks. Collectors proudly display variations of the classic form that proclaim their affinity to colleges, careers, sports, celebrities, and holidays. Aficionados adorn their homes with rubber duck–themed shower curtains, towels, bathrobes, nightlights, and wallpaper. “Rubber Duckie, you’re the one,” indeed!

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August 5th, 2016