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Waiting for the Tide

Waiting for the Tide

$39.00 USD
$39.00 USD
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Not everything needs to happen on our schedule.

Waiting for the Tide is about being comfortable where you are, going with the flow, and staying open to whatever might happen along the way.

Artwork Story

I painted this pelican because I loved the light, the open wings, and how completely at home he seemed in the water.

Pelicans live by rhythms they don't control. The tide changes. Fish move. The light shifts. There are times to fly, times to hunt, and times when there isn't much to do except wait and pay attention.

Maybe we're not so different. We spend a lot of time trying to make things happen exactly when and how we planned. But sometimes the better choice is to go with the flow for a while and see what comes.

Something unexpected might happen along the way.

Or maybe nothing does.

Either way, the pelican seems perfectly fine with it.

Sometimes you just have to wait for the tide.

Print Details

Open-edition art print of the original painting, produced on quality matte paper with a smooth, non-glossy finish. Prints are borderless and include Martina's digital signature.

Prints are sold unframed.

Canvas Print Details

Open-edition canvas print of the original painting, professionally printed and stretched on 0.75" stretcher bars with mirrored edges. Each canvas arrives ready to hang with hanging wire installed.

Original Painting

The original is a one-of-a-kind oil painting on canvas, hand-painted and signed by Martina Goulart. The original size is shown in the Format - Size options above.

Only one original is available.

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Mini Prints and Art Prints may be returned within 14 days of delivery. Original paintings and commissioned artwork are final sale.

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