You’re Always There for Us
Contemporary Folk Greeting Card with Mallard & Ducklings
A contemporary folk greeting card illustration featuring a mallard mother standing among reeds with three ducklings following behind. Hand-lettered text accompanies a calm wildlife scene focused on care and presence.
Type: Greeting Card Illustration
Medium: Digitally hand-drawn illustration
Keywords: mallard illustration, ducklings, greeting card illustration, contemporary folk
This illustration depicts a mallard mother standing quietly in tall reeds while three ducklings walk closely behind her. The setting is simple, with a soft blue sky, cattails, and minimal ground details that keep attention on the figures and their movement.
The ducklings follow in a loose line, their markings rendered clearly and consistently. The hand-lettered message “You’re Always There for Us” appears above the scene, integrated into the composition without competing with the imagery.
Designed as a greeting card, this piece focuses on everyday gestures of guidance and care. The composition presents a readable wildlife scene paired with a direct message suited to printed stationery.