This piece is about the close call we (U.S.A) almost had when Ben Franklin opted for the turkey as our national symbol rather than the magnificent eagle. I used a "Phoenix from the ashes" feel to emphasize the near miss, an almost Marvel comic hero-like ascent. Bright blues in and around her wing tips are used to depict the limitless heights that she can reach. The reason I picked a female is because they're normally up to a third larger than the males.
One could go on and on about the attributes of this breathtaking raptor, in other words I believe we made "The Right Choice". |
