Flamingos of Florida Canvas Print

Once common in Florida, the long-legged pink birds commonly known a as Flamingos disappeared in the 1800s. Historically, flamingos were found in the Florida Keys, Florida Bay and what is now Everglades National Park. They were hunted out of existence for their striking pink feathers, which were prized decorations for ladies' hats. But these long-lost birds of Florida have returned. A large flamingo flock is alive and well in Florida Bay. Originating from wild flocks in Mexico, the flamingos have returned to the Sunshine State. South Florida researchers consider these flamingos native residents. “Flamingos of Florida,” is a digital painting and composite by Spadecaller.

Spadecaller is an experienced traditional artist, who creates original hand-painted digital images and photo composite artworks. In the late fifties at eight years old, Spadecaller started formal training in traditional oil painting.Through considerable personal sacrifice, his mother nurtured his artistic talents and provided him with the tools to launch his creative journey. Spadecaller attended The School of Visual Arts in New York City (1970-71), and during the 70's up until the late 80's, he exhibited acrylic and oils in Montreal and New York. Due to the onset of chronic illness in the late nineties and with the advent of image editing software, he turned to creating digital hand painted images and photographic art. Artwork by...