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Full list of artworks available to purchase

Explore the full collection of artworks currently available online at Running Duck Studio. Browse by theme using the search tool, and follow RDS socials to secure new releases as they’re unveiled. Not every work is listed here — if you’re seeking something specific, please enquire. Commissions are also welcome.

Timeless, elegant and incredibly versatile, black and white drawings will fit well with any kind of home styling.

Themes are inspired by life in the city, country, coast and the animals and family we love 

Click on your favourite black and white drawing to purchase.

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Large artworks and international shipping come unframed (indicated with individual image details)

Sweet Sounds of Nature

From $125.00

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35 × 26 × 1 cm

This charming ink artwork captures the joyful chorus of native birds, celebrating the melodies and conversations that...

Beach Bliss

From $190.00

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30 × 38 × 2 cm

Expressive ink artwork capturing the carefree joy of a day at the beach, where playful dogs and their human companion...

Mysterious Minds, Australian Magpie

From $280.00

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49 × 37 × 1 cm

About This Piece Mysterious Minds presents an Australian Magpie suspended in a moment of quiet observation. The bird...

For the Power House, a limited edition framed print gift package

$59.00

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21.5 × 26 × 3 cm

Aslan Raw authority and composed strength of the lion — a symbol of leadership, resilience and quiet dominance. With...

Just Sooo Soft, COVID farmyard kids

From $79.00

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28 × 23 cm

About This Artwork During the COVID-19 lockdowns, the world experienced a profound yearning for physical connection ...

Sweetness and Sweetness, love between baby and puppy

$49.00

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18 × 22 × 2 cm

About This Artwork Sweetness and Sweetness, a heartwarming black and white ink drawing, evokes the tender moments of...

Forest Hugs, Orangutan and child

From $159.00

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38 × 30 × 2 cm

About This Artwork Immerse yourself in the poignant illustration 'Forest Hugs', a tender exploration of human innoce...

Precious Cargo, 2 best mates floating down stream

From $79.00

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27 × 22 × 2 cm

About This Artwork Precious Cargo is a heartfelt black and white ink drawing that captures the joy of summertime com...

Dog Paddle, Three great friends rafting

From $159.00

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30 × 37 × 2 cm

About This Artwork As you gaze upon 'Dog Paddle', you're transported to a tranquil summer's day, where three great m...

Little Blue Whispers, cute Fairy Wren bird

$149.00

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32 × 23 cm

About This Artwork Little Blue Whispers, an intimate original ink illustration by Danielle B Latta, transports viewe...

Gentle at Heart, elephant love

From $210.00

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24 × 24 cm

About This Piece This elephant meets you head-on. Drawn front-on with both ears spread wide, the animal fills the pa...

Bundle of Joy – One adorable baby elephant

From $225.00

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30 × 38 × 2 cm

About This Artwork On a textured white background, a baby elephant is curled up in a ball, its trunk curled around i...

Sometimes Being Different Just Works, cow riding fun

From $189.00

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30 × 38 × 2 cm

About This Artwork Immerse yourself in the unique world of 'Sometimes Being Different Just Works, cow riding fun', a...

Light My Fire, majestic red tailed black cockatoo

From $315.00

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57 × 47 × 3 cm

About This Artwork In this ink drawing, I capture the regal presence of the red-tailed black cockatoo, its striking ...

Whispers, an elegant woman with pearls

From $310.00

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49 × 37 × 2 cm

About This Artwork Whispers, a poignant moment of introspection, beckons the viewer to step into the serene world of...

More artwork options?

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Black and White Drawings that express a Love of Animals in all Shapes and Sizes

Drawing for Walt Disney in the past means there is a residual hint of cartoon style in most works created by the Running Duck Studio artist. This cartoon style allows for a story to be told within each artwork. No faces are so you can find yourself in a story that resonates with you. Capturing those special fleeting moments in a forever memory piece of art for that warm feeling just when you need it.

Do you have a favourite animal? or pet that is your best mate?
Creating animal drawings is a passion that stems from deep in my upbringing and life experiences. I lived on a hobby farm with every animal you could possibly think of, but not only that. My mum was also the drop-in point for abandoned wildlife. So I was also raised with baby emus, kangaroos, possums and even a fox.

I remember one story where my dad was called to town, and there in the middle of the town roundabout, stood a fully grown emu. It was Eeny, one of our emus, einy Meeny miney and mo, that we had released a few years earlier.

Now such was the connection, and recognition, between animal and human that dad was able to pick this fully grown wild animal up and put it in the back of the land cruiser. Not a trailer, in the car, with us kids eyeballing it from the back seat.

So I learned at an early age about the strong connections that can develop not only with the animals we surround ourselves with but also with wildlife. This awareness helps me create emotive black and white drawings of animals

So why Black and White Drawings?

The colour black is considered elegant yet understated, so I am able to keep the focus on the subject in a way that is not confronting but purposeful.

Black and white drawings create a more intense mood than colour, making it more emotional. An emotional response to any artwork is rewarding to its creator and the audience. The artwork becomes more than just a pretty picture; its value is reflected in its owner.

Visually black and white drawings work in any home decor to help create a timeless feature that will never go out of style.


Is black and white even a colour?

If black is a combination of colours and as such, it is not a colour itself. White is described as the absence of colour… So does that mean black and white drawings do not exist?

In physics, a colour is visible light with a specific wavelength. Black and white are not colours because they do not have specific wavelengths. Instead, white light contains all wavelengths of visible light. Black, on the other hand, is the absence of visible light. Seattlepi

What artist is known for his black and white paintings??

This is one of the most searched questions on the internet. My question is, why was the go-to search for a male? I would say partly because women were not allowed the same access to art education as men in the past. Hence, less well-known female artists, so the go-to search is “him”.

I am happy to say the Running Duck Studio artist is a “her”. Danielle B Latta has won several art awards and sold well over 1000 black and white drawings. There are three tiers to Danielle’s artwork,

  1. Large gallery pieces, usually Australian and other wildlife animal drawings,
  2. Smaller pieces that are considered art for the people. Keeping original art accessible to all and usual small animal and special moment illustrative works.
  3. Functional art. For those with no wall space and who have fallen in love with artworks that have already been sold