I like to think of pelicans as being extravagantly unassuming in manner and appearance. They are unique and amazing but at the same time humble and familiar. They have also been regarded for centuries as a symbol of selfless love. I painted this to capture that classic image of “a pelican in her piety”, but in the way that I've seen them so many times on the coast of Florida. acrylic enamels on canvas
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helen tyralik 09 Mar 2008
lovely workAnneke Hut 08 Mar 2008
Beautiful bird, and wonderful sky and greenery. You are so good in these kind of pictures, David!Delores Knowles 08 Mar 2008
Fantastic capture of a marvelous bird in this beautiful work.