Original Oil Painting of cattle egrets & spoonbills by Geoffrey C. Smith, 2025
48"W x 36"H.
This painting captures a vibrant wetland scene in Indiantown, Florida, where white cattle egrets take flight and roseate spoonbills gather near the water's edge. Dense palms and thick greenery form the backdrop, while shimmering blue water reflects the burst of color and movement unfolding above it.
 
In this palette knife oil painting, Geoffrey C. Smith brings the wild rhythm of Florida's interior to life with expressive texture and saturated color. The birds - some airborne, some resting - are painted with loose, confident strokes that mirror the natural energy of the place. It's a snapshot of a real moment in a real landscape, where the beauty of daily life in the wild reveals itself in full.