White pelican painting with textured feathers, blue sky, and wetlands backdrop from the artist’s Don’t Trash Me series.
White pelican painting with textured feathers, blue sky, and wetlands backdrop from the artist’s Don’t Trash Me series.

The Magic of Me

from $45.00

“The Magic of Me” is an 18×24×2 mixed media painting on stretched canvas and the 4th release in the Don’t Trash Me series. A serene American White Pelican stands against a luminous sky-blue backdrop, its textured white feathers sculpted in thick, expressive strokes. Soft reeds and shimmering water surround the bird, creating a peaceful Louisiana wetland moment—until you look closer.

The American White Pelican is known to ‘vacation’ at the LSU Bird Sanctuary located on University Lake. Recent restoration work revealed a dirty little secret, loads of trash also calling the lake home. I have collected many large bags of bottles and other items to be up-cycled into a special series called ‘Don’t Trash Me’ in an effort to draw attention to the issue. A bird sanctuary with litter in it just isn’t right! ‘The Magic of Me’ is the 4th painting in this series.

This piece blends beauty with purpose—celebrating a beloved Louisiana species while illuminating the hidden environmental impact on its habitat. Perfect for collectors who appreciate wildlife art with a message, textured contemporary painting, and artwork rooted in conservation storytelling.

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“The Magic of Me” is an 18×24×2 mixed media painting on stretched canvas and the 4th release in the Don’t Trash Me series. A serene American White Pelican stands against a luminous sky-blue backdrop, its textured white feathers sculpted in thick, expressive strokes. Soft reeds and shimmering water surround the bird, creating a peaceful Louisiana wetland moment—until you look closer.

The American White Pelican is known to ‘vacation’ at the LSU Bird Sanctuary located on University Lake. Recent restoration work revealed a dirty little secret, loads of trash also calling the lake home. I have collected many large bags of bottles and other items to be up-cycled into a special series called ‘Don’t Trash Me’ in an effort to draw attention to the issue. A bird sanctuary with litter in it just isn’t right! ‘The Magic of Me’ is the 4th painting in this series.

This piece blends beauty with purpose—celebrating a beloved Louisiana species while illuminating the hidden environmental impact on its habitat. Perfect for collectors who appreciate wildlife art with a message, textured contemporary painting, and artwork rooted in conservation storytelling.

The American White Pelican is known to “vacation” at the LSU Bird Sanctuary located on University Lake. Recent restoration work revealed a dirty little secret, loads of trash also calling the lake home. I have collected many large bags of bottles and other items to be up-cycled into a special series called Don’t Trash Me in an effort to draw attention to the issue. A bird sanctuary with litter in it just isn’t right! “The Magic of Me” is the 4th painting in this series.