Duck & Compass Society
The Japan Expedition
Eight collectible art cards reproduced from original watercolor paintings by Timothy Colomer, telling Robert and Mike's illustrated journey through Japan.
Exact Contents
- ✦Eight collectible art card reproductions created from original hand-painted watercolor artwork
- ✦One hand-stamped kraft package
- ✦One handmade Explorer Card
- ✦One Duck & Compass Society vinyl sticker
- ✦Invitation to join the Duck & Compass Society Explorer Registry
- ✦One hand-applied wax seal
✦ Hand-packed · 30-day returns · Secure checkout
Ships from Houston, Texas
Why Collectors Choose These
More Than a Card Set
The real reasons people carry these in their pockets.
Reminds Me of My Trip
A tangible piece of a journey you never want to forget.
A Meaningful Gift
Created from original watercolor artwork and packed by hand, making it a thoughtful gift for travelers, collectors, and storytellers.
Collect Every Destination
Build a gallery one journey at a time, until the shelf tells a story.
Supports an Independent Artist
Every design began as an original watercolor painting by Timothy Colomer and is prepared through Little Dog Art Studios.
Artist-Created and Studio Packed
Original watercolor artwork, hand-stamped packaging, and small-batch studio fulfillment give every expedition a personal finish.
Sparks Conversation
Pull one out and someone always asks where they can get their own.
The Complete Set
Everything Included
Every expedition arrives as a complete, self-contained collection.
- ✦Eight collectible art card reproductions created from original hand-painted watercolor artwork
- ✦One hand-stamped kraft package
- ✦One handmade Explorer Card
- ✦One Duck & Compass Society vinyl sticker
- ✦Invitation to join the Duck & Compass Society Explorer Registry
- ✦One hand-applied wax seal
The Cards
Meet the Collection
Robert and Mike’s first journey beyond the United States carried them across the Pacific to Japan. What began beneath a welcoming torii became a story of friendship, tradition, food, celebration, and one unforgettable wave.
In the Wild
Real World Proof
See where the Japan Expedition has traveled — photos submitted by ambassadors and collectors.
The Endless Summer Flagship — Tokyo
Tokyo — Ramen Kitchen
Tokyo — Pub
Tokyo — Street Scene
Tokyo — Park
The Endless Summer Flagship — Tokyo
Card shared in the real world
MEDENG Bomb Suit
Tradition Is Art
EOD Community — Expo
USO — Gala Table
Community Table — Hot Pot
Duck & Compass Society Ambassador
Japanese Rocker
Explorer · Mt. Fuji, Station 5
"I met Japanese Rocker at Station 5 of Mt. Fuji. He told me about his motorcycle adventure across Japan — the kind of ride that turns a country into a story. I handed him a card from the Japan Expedition and he promised to carry it with him, all over Japan, introducing The Duck & Compass Society to his friends at every stop."
The Artist & The Process
From Original Painting to Finished Expedition
Every card begins as an original watercolor by Timothy Colomer.
The Artist
Timothy Colomer
Timothy Colomer is the artist behind every Duck & Compass Society painting. For the Japan Expedition, he traveled through Tokyo, Kyoto, Mount Fuji, and the surrounding region, sketching what he saw and painting what he felt.
Each card in the collection is professionally reproduced from an original watercolor using archival inks selected to preserve the color, texture, and character of the artwork. From the first sketch through scanning, production, packaging, and the final wax seal, the complete process takes weeks, not days.
Every expedition passes through his hands before beginning its next journey.
Sketch
Pencil studies in a Japan travel notebook.
Painting
Watercolor applied by hand, layer by layer.
Original
The finished painting, signed and dated.
Printing
Printed at a local Veteran owned business.
Packaging
Hand stamped wrappers and envelopes — the stamps are hand carved!
Finished Expedition
Ready to display on a shelf, gift to a stranger, or hidden for someone to discover.
Collector Trust
What Collectors Say About Timothy's Work
Authentic reviews from collectors of Timothy Colomer's original and commissioned artwork.
“I commissioned a piece that represented a brush with death on a deployment. Tim was incredible listening to me and he was an absolute maniac—the time lapse was cool AF—getting the idea onto paper in a single night. He knocked it out of the park and I’m incredibly happy with the art.”
Michael Crenshaw
Commissioned military artwork
“Absolutely incredible. I commissioned Tim with a price in mind and an idea. He took the idea and brought it to life so much so that I began crying when I opened the painting for the first time.”
Griffin Mathis
Commissioned artwork
“We were entranced by his work, story, and inspiration in why he paints. We fell in love with his piece “All Grown Up.” It’s the first thing you see when you walk into our home, and it has not failed to be appreciated upon seeing it.”
Ryan Campbell
Original painting collector
Recognition
Features & Interviews
Timothy Colomer's artwork and story have been featured in these publications.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know before you collect.
Duck & Compass Society
The Japan Expedition
Eight collectible art cards · hand-stamped kraft package · QR code connecting to the digital story
$15.99
Fulfillment
Packing & Shipping
Every collection is hand-packed and shipped with care.
Every collection is hand-packed in the Duck & Compass Society studio in Houston, Texas. Cards are carefully arranged, each package is hand-stamped, and every envelope is sealed with a traditional wax seal before shipping.
Orders are typically processed within three business days. Shipping is FREE anywhere within the continental United States. Orders shipped outside the continental United States, including Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. territories, and all international destinations, will have shipping charges calculated and applied during checkout. International shipments are fulfilled through DHL. Domestic shipments are fulfilled through UPS.