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Fresh Off the Easel – "Rosewood" (18x24") Dear Art Enthusiast, There’s something special about the first brushstrokes in a new space — and I’m thrilled to share that "Rosewood" is the first piece completed in my brand new Boca Grande studio! Still fresh with wet paint, this 18x24" acrylic on canvas captures a quiet yet dynamic scene: Three Roseate Spoonbills perched on the bleached limbs of a dead tree. Two perch serenely, while the third has just landed, wings still unfurled in mid-motion, their soft pink plumage catching the light. Did You Know? These fascinating wading birds are sometimes mistaken for flamingos, but they’re smaller and truly unique. Their signature spoon-shaped bills help them sift through shallow waters for food. With each sideways sweep, they sense prey like crustaceans and small fish with specialized touch receptors. Spoonbills get their pink color from carotenoid pigments in their diet—just like flamingos. The richer the diet, the deeper the pink. Juveniles have paler, whiter feathers and a feathered head, while mature adults develop strikingly rosy wings and a bald greenish-gray head. During breeding season, their colors intensify, especially the vibrant orange tail and shoulder patches. Spoonbills are related to another of my favorite birds: the Ibis. "Rosewood" is a tribute to this unique species and the delicate balance of motion and stillness in nature. It is the first in my new pink bird collection! “Look at the birds of the air; they do not sow or reap or store away in barns, and yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not much more valuable than they?” — Matthew 6:26 (NIV) Here’s what’s new on the website: 🎨 The Original Painting – Available now (UPDATE: ORIGINAL SOLD) 🖼 Fine Art Prints – A variety of sizes to fit any space 🎁 Gifts & Gift-Sized Artwork – Perfect for bird lovers, coastal collectors, and Florida nature enthusiasts 🌿 Click here to view the full collection https://us13.campaign-archive.com/?u=bf6fc0aa46ade922fff37ad24&id=21d89ab28a If you'd like a preview of the painting or are interested in acquiring the original or prints, visit me by appointment in my Boca Grande studio. Thank you for following my journey and supporting wildlife art with heart and purpose. Artist Kelly Reark www.KellyReark.com https://www.instagram.com/kellyreark

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