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Scott Russell/USFWS
Date Shot/Created
06/30/1997Media Usage Rights/License
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Artist: Scott Russell, 17
Hometown: Mount Shasta, Calif.
Species: Canada geese
Scott Russell won the Junior Duck Stamp Contest in 1997 with his Canada geese. His mom, Sherrie Russell Meline, is a professional waterfowl artist who won the 2005 Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Scott grew up around ducks and painting, and loves the outdoors. Since his win, Russell has combined art with a career, which he says established him as an artist. Russell says he uses his duck stamp experience to his advantage and it has been a major contributor to his career. "It's really an overall great experience," he says. "It's worth doing, even if you don't think your art is up to par."
Hometown: Mount Shasta, Calif.
Species: Canada geese
Scott Russell won the Junior Duck Stamp Contest in 1997 with his Canada geese. His mom, Sherrie Russell Meline, is a professional waterfowl artist who won the 2005 Federal Duck Stamp Contest. Scott grew up around ducks and painting, and loves the outdoors. Since his win, Russell has combined art with a career, which he says established him as an artist. Russell says he uses his duck stamp experience to his advantage and it has been a major contributor to his career. "It's really an overall great experience," he says. "It's worth doing, even if you don't think your art is up to par."