Pelican Freedom

Pelican Freedom by Anica Amphlett is an original watercolour painting and requires framing to hang.

The Aussie Pelican can be found along coastal and inland waterways and is always spectacular to see. They are a large bird with an approximate 2.5m wingspan. Pelicans are mainly white with black feathers, that get a brownish sheen in the sun. Their beaks are a lovely pinkish tone.
This Pelican is exuding a lot of confidence as he sets out to bounce off the rocks and fly freely across the sparkling water right into the soft pink sky. He is joyous and free, something we all want to be.

My style of painting combines both loose strokes and detail, as I aim to capture the delicate nature of my subject.
I hope my Pelican sprinkles some joy and confidence throughout your home.
He will be sent to you gently rolled in a mailing tube and include a certificate of authenticity.

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Born in 1963 to Slovenian parents, I divided my first 20 years between Australia and Slovenia. My love for art took root in early childhood. I vividly recall the arrival of my first mail-order acrylic paint set and a "How-to-paint" book featuring a classic lesson on painting a fruit bowl. Discouraged from pursuing Art School, I relegated my dreams to a hobby and became self-taught.

At seventeen, during a visit to Switzerland to see a friend, I found myself with only 20 Swiss Francs. I chose to invest half in paper and paints. After painting all night, I sold three paintings the next day, which luckily saved me from a bind.

I've always been drawn to a variety of mediums—oils, acrylics, gouache, pastels, and lately, watercolors. My goal? To capture both light and emotion. I recall as a teenager pondering if paint could be used in such a way that it breathes life into a canvas. This curiosity has stayed with me over time. Each medium offers a unique avenue for self-expression, yet the subtle conveyance of emotion and vitality remains my never-ending challenge and aspiration.

I am inspired by Australia's vast beauty, the diverse landscape, colourful birdlife, amazing flora and fauna! I am mesmerised by the power of the sun and am in awe of great artists both past (Vincent Van Gogh) and present such as Thomas Schwaller and Alvaro Castagnet.