" Florida Bayou "
An Original Acrylic Painting by Riley Geddings,
Florida Landscape Artist
Description by Maggie Geddings,
Writer, Author and Poet
Description of this Painting
" FLORIDA BAYOU " - a somewhat change of pace for this acrylic painting by my favorite artist - my husband,
Riley Geddings - the highly-esteemed, talented, popular Florida Landscape Artist (what more can
a wife say !!).
This particular scenario is located a little ways inland from the Gulf of Mexico area of southwest Florida - a typical coastal marine setting.
It is obviously low tide - as evidenced by the oyster bed in the foreground - now temporarily exposed inasmuch as the
tide has now receded for a while. Those seafood lovers amongst us can readily avouch for the enjoyment one
experiences as one gulps down that delectable morsel - the oyster.
Swimming adjacent to the oyster bed is a Brown Pelican - his brother/sister is right behind him - also intent on
finding a noontime meal of fish from the clear, briny waters of this estuary. Whenever one pauses for a while to
admire a quiet, secluded Florida coastal area such as this, one is most likely to see such birds - our ever-present, fish-loving,
Pelican. Also wading on the right, we espy another typical Florida bird - the Great White Heron, also trying to find his lunch
of fish, whilst on the opposite side another such Heron is gliding in on silent wings ... lunchtime for sure at this Florida
bayou.
Midway is seen a finger of land with the usual Florida foliage and underbrush, including a few Cabbage - or Sabal - palm trees
silhouetted against the clear blue sky. Behind this larger finger of land we can see the far shores of a similar island,
with the sandy beach and grassy reeds exposed due to the low tide hour. The size and condition of the overhead cumulous
clouds is indicative of two bands of incoming boundaries (as described by our local Fox weather forecaster) - east and west -
converging over this bayou - and eventually producing the typical afternoon Florida rain showers.
Finally - as one has come to expect in all of Riley's paintings, we see his "hallmark" - the inquisitive Black-headed Gull
(Larus Ridibundus) - this time - not one - not two - but a trio of our favorite gull hovering and seeking a lunchtime repast.
Another great acrylic painting from my favorite artist - Riley Geddings.
Specifications of this Painting
SUPPORT - The actual size of the painting is 24-inches by 18-inches,
triple-primed, high-quality stretched canvas.
MEDIUM - High-quality, artist-grade acrylic paints.
PROTECTION - Application of 2 coats of Acrylic Polymer Varnish to preserve and bring out the deep sheen
of the paint.
COLORS - The colors you see on your computer screen will vary and do not do justice to those in the
actual painting which are bold and beautiful !
Certification
In addition to, and along with this painting, the buyer has received a
"CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICATION"
signed and dated by the artist, R.Geddings.
A Little About This Artist
Riley Geddings is a self-taught, noted Florida landscape artist who is keeping the old
'traditional Florida art' alive with his unique painting style, influenced in part by the now-famous
"Florida Highwaymen" of the mid 1950's ! He has been painting professionally for about 25 years !
The artist is featured on many well-known art and international internet web sites. He is known
internationally and has a large following of art collectors, many of whom have purchased over
a dozen paintings ! This Art Cove website is the official and exclusive source for BEAUTIFUL
PAINTINGS by Florida landscape artist Riley Geddings.
Appraisal Value: $489.00
How To Order This Lovely Painting:
Sorry, The Original Painting Has Been Sold ! . . .
Genuine giclee prints are available on quality paper or canvas,
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This artist will paint you a similar scene for a reasonble price !
Genuine Giclee Prints on Paper or Canvas Are Available !
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