Formation by Barbara Banthien. Limited edition print of an original acrylic painting.  Giclee print on 100% cotton rag paper, using archival quality pigments. Image size 7.625 inches x 21 inches on 12.5 inches x 26 inches sheet. Limited edition of 125, signed, numbered and with Certificate of Authenticity included. 

Framed version is matted, in a simple, soft black, wood frame, and measures approximately 17 inches by 30 inches.

When we moved to Santa Cruz County, we lived in a little house a short distance from the ocean. On many mornings, I would walk along the beach with my old Labrador, Billy.  We’d find a good spot and watch the birds and the surf.  I spent hours looking at the waves crashing and spraying, hoping for some just-right moment of movement, light, and color that I could later try to paint.

Often, Brown Pelicans would glide in a long, graceful array--skimming just above those breaking waves.  Formation relates to a wonderful set of waves that came through one morning along with an amazing fly-by of those beautiful birds.