'Sentinel of the sea'

61x61cm oil on stretched canvas .'Sentinel of the sea' evokes a sense of serene solitude and quiet contemplation. The silkinessof the water and sky create a calming, almost ethereal atmosphere, inviting the viewer to pause and breathe. The pelican, standing gracefully in the shallows, seems focused on the horizon, almost guarding the sea just as a lifeguard. Its gentle gaze and the subtle ripples around its feet as it is in a moment of peaceful reflection.
Of the sea is cool and tranquil, promoting a feeling of stillness and introspection. There's a hint of melancholy in the vastness of the water and the solitary pelican, yet it's not a sad melancholy but rather a peaceful acceptance of solitude. The 'Sentinel of the sea' captures a fleeting moment of quiet beauty, inviting the viewer to share in the tranquillity and find a moment of peace within themselves.