Pelican Portrait

Pelican Portrait
Pelican Portait

In 2010, I painted this “Pelican Portrait” specifically for a benefit for a wonderful Port O’Connor woman battling cancer.  I remember being so pleased with the finished piece that I wanted to keep it for myself, for a second.  I knew that God had wanted me to give my best and that’s what I had to do.

Several years later, the one who bought the piece in the auction brought it to me to hang in my office.  I am grateful that I can now share this blue eyed pelican with you!  Oh, how God works in mysterious ways.  ~Dawn Ragusin

The Dawn Ragusin Collection

Welcome!  I am excited to share my art journey with you.  Most of my subjects are fish and birds from the Texas Gulf Coast.  I like to think of them as portraits, as you can look right into their eyes.

MY STORY

I have always loved creating art and see the beauty in many things.  It began in the home of my wonderful Grandma Donna painting ceramics.  She had a kiln, an endless supply of paints, unconditional love and encouragement that made me feel like Picasso!

WHY I WANT TO HELP PEOPLE

I believe God has blessed me with this gift and I am happy to share, especially if it can help someone.  You will see many works that have been donated to a worthy cause throughout the last 15 years.  Each piece has a story.

THE GOAL OF MY SITE

After donating and gifting my works for so long, I began receiving requests to purchase.  I am now having reproductions made, as well as creating new.  I am interested in expanding my audience, as there are many outside my area who love the coast, fishing, and birding.

If you ever have any questions or requests, please feel free to leave to them below.

All the best,

Dawn Ragusin
dawnragusin.com

Contact Me:

dawn.ragusin@gmail.com