"Dolphin Wave" - Oil Painting" by Avril Brand
Avril Brand

"Dolphin Wave" - Oil Painting" by

Oils on canvas (20 × 24 inches)

Dolphins are wonderful animals to watch as they play in the waves. I blurred them slightly to give the impression of speed as they break through the water.

This is a sight familiar to the wonderful people of the RNLI Kilrush as they go out in all weathers, risking their own lives to rescue people in trouble on the sea.

The proceeds from this painting was donated to the RNLI Kilrush in appreciation for the wonderful work they do, saving lives and always ready and on call! The painting was sold by raffle leading up to an art exhibition which took place on the 12th February 2009 at the Kilrush Library.

I thought the subject would be appropriate as dolphins have a reputation for saving humans as well. Unfortunately, there are countries and people who do not show the same respect for these magnificent animals. Let us hope that a day will come when both humans and animals who play such important roles in our lives will receive the honours and respect they all deserve.

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dolphins, rescue, oceans, rnli, kilrush, sea, wildlife

Comments

  • naturelover
    natureloverover 3 years ago

    Wow!! Avril this is spectacular!!!!!

  • Thank you so much!!! xxx

    – Avril Brand

  • Ginger  Barritt
    Ginger Barrittover 3 years ago

    Always such a wonderful artist with a beautiful style….

  • Thank you Ginger!! xxx

    – Avril Brand

  • Valerie Anne Kelly
    Valerie Anne K...over 3 years ago

    Aww wondrous painting sweetheART + such a good cause..yer a wee scone lol! ;} happy hippy hugglez

  • Thank you Val!!! I hope they make something out of it!!

    – Avril Brand

  • Agnes McGuinness
    Agnes McGuinnessover 3 years ago

    A lovely, lovely painting, Avril. The blue is stunning. Good to have you back with us. Agnes xx

  • Thanks so much, Agnes… popping in and popping out… but always happy to see you all again!!

    – Avril Brand

  • Ann  Palframan
    Ann Palframanover 3 years ago

    So very beautiful! Such motion to the image…great work, Avril:)

  • Thank you so much, Ann!!

    – Avril Brand

  • barnsis
    barnsisover 3 years ago

    Truly awesome, love all the shades of blue, so much movement. Love it.

  • Hi Byron!!! Thank you so much dear Byron!!!

    – Avril Brand

  • Alessandro Pinto
    Alessandro Pintoover 3 years ago

    beautiful.. that’s so impressive !

  • Thank you, Alessandro!!!

    – Avril Brand

  • ©FoxfireGallery -  C.Hummel
    ©FoxfireGaller...over 3 years ago

    I love this and how you created the power of the waves within g your painting. The dolphins appears as if their at one with the waves and water. Beautiful painting

  • Thank you so much… I love painting the sea and dolphins, well…. make it even more enjoyable!!

    – Avril Brand

  • krafty
    kraftyover 3 years ago

    Gorgeous Avril..I am attempting to to do a Dolphin painting..not an easy task..but this is exceptional..fine work Hun..Bravo.xxxxxxxx

  • Oh I am looking forward to seeing your painting, Cynthia!!! It is going to be gorgeous!!

    – Avril Brand

  • webbie
    webbieover 3 years ago

    This is just gorgeous Sis Avril….LOVE IT:) Huggggggggggggz

  • Thank you dear sweet Thelma!!!

    – Avril Brand