Original Oil Painting on Canvas by Geoffrey C. Smith
36"W x 48"H
 
This piece features three brown pelicans floating calmly in shallow water. The scene is rendered with thick palette knife strokes in bold colors - warm oranges, purples, and pinks on the birds, set against cool blues and aquas in the surrounding water. Reflections and ripples are layered with expressive texture, giving the painting a sense of movement and depth without focusing on fine detail. The composition is tight and balanced, with the pelicans forming a loose diagonal that draws the eye gently across the canvas.