Fauve Pelican on Piling 2024

Original Geoffrey C. Smith Oil Painting
24"W x 36"H
 
This bold palette knife oil painting captures a pelican perched on a weathered piling, radiating energy and life through vibrant Fauvist colors. The bird’s warm, fiery plumage—streaked with oranges, reds, and deep purples—contrasts against the cool blues of the sky and water. Thick, textured strokes bring a raw, expressive quality to the scene, while the background swirls with hints of pink, gold, and cobalt, evoking a windswept coastal atmosphere. The pelican, with its keen gaze and poised stance, exudes both strength and serenity, embodying the essence of waterfront life in a world of movement and color.