Pelicans.. round 2

I have recently completed my first piece for my Capstone/graduation project, a painting of Brown Pelicans diving into the ocean. My inspiration for this came from watching these birds dive so gracefully and energetically into the water to feed, while kayaking in Elkhorn Slough. I still love seeing them glide along waves while surfing too. Gotta love the pelicans!! This painting is 4.5' across and 8' long, done in acrylic paints on unstretched canvas. I laid down the background first, then painted the individual birds on top of that.

Stay posted for five more energy/hunt/wildlife themed paintings by May! When I am done with the set they will be up for sale!

Anastasiya