C$1,295
"An unmistakable bird of coastal waters, the Brown Pelican is one the largest seabirds found in North America. On the West Coast they breed on dry, rocky offshore islands.
The brown pelican is a large dark gray-brown water bird with white over the head and the front of the neck. The back of the neck is covered with rich brown feathers. In the breeding season the head feathers turn yellow, the bill becomes pinkish red and the pouch turns almost black.
Driven almost to extinction the Brown Pelican is today an example of success. Despite their recovered populations, these birds are still at risk from environmental pollution and oil spills that contaminate nesting areas and introduce toxins to food supplies. Fishing line tangles and bill and throat injuries from fishhooks are also threats to brown pelicans.
A pelican’s feathers provide necessary waterproofing for these water-diving birds. Oil spills can cause their feathers to absorb water, which can lead to drowning or hypothermia. After diving for fish this group of adults use their beaks to spread oil over their feathers."
Patricia M. Mansell
Artist
| Technique: | Acrylic on Canvas |
| Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
| Unframed Size: | 18in x 24in |
| Frame: | Not framed |
| Weight: | 3lbs (estimated) |
Patricia M. Mansell
Nanaimo, British Columbia
My journey as a Wildlife Artist is one of constant learning. Choosing subjects, learning about their struggles as a species, developing ideas for how best to paint them are ongoing for every painting - bringing that image out in paint is an absolute joy and so rewarding.
"“One of the strengths of wildlife art is its ability to tell stories. In my paintings I try to bring out the individuality of each animal as it goes about its everyday life - I use my brush to tell their stories.""