Safe at Home – Mixed Media Wildlife Art Print

Safe at Home – Mixed Media Wildlife Art Print

Not every safe landing happens on a ballfield.

Safe at Home brings together wildlife, motion, and a touch of playful imagination in a mixed media art print inspired by baseball season. Featuring an American white pelican sliding across the water as if racing for home plate, this piece transforms a split-second wildlife moment into a spirited sports-meets-nature scene full of charm, movement, and personality.

The original photograph was captured on Sanibel Island, Florida, at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, where the pelican’s dramatic landing instantly suggested something more than a typical bird photograph. With wings spread wide, feet forward, and water rising around him, the moment felt unmistakably like a slide into home.

From there, the scene was reimagined into an artful mixed media composition, placing the bird in a vintage-inspired ballpark atmosphere complete with glowing lights, a nostalgic scoreboard, and a home plate finish that brings the title to life.

The result is a piece that feels energetic and lighthearted while still carrying the painterly warmth and collectible presentation of fine art. Safe at Home is ideal for bird lovers, baseball fans, and collectors who appreciate artwork that tells a story with humor, motion, and style.

Printed in-house by Framed Greetings using archival materials and professional pigment inks, this piece offers a unique blend of wildlife art and Americana-inspired whimsy for spaces that welcome conversation and character.

Print Mediums

Cold Press Fine Art Paper (Preferred Premium)

• Archival textured fine art paper with a refined tactile surface
• Enhances the painterly atmosphere and warm vintage character of the piece
• Adds depth to the water, lighting, and layered mixed media effects
• Printed using museum-quality pigment inks for lasting beauty

Best for collectors who want the most elevated and art-forward presentation.

Premium Luster Photo Paper

• Smooth archival photo paper with a gentle sheen
• Preserves the crisp motion of the pelican, splash detail, and bright highlights beautifully
• Offers a clean finish while still supporting the warmth of the artwork
• Excellent for customers who want lively detail with a polished presentation

Best for those who want a playful statement piece with strong clarity and visual energy.

Signature Size

Offered exclusively in 16x20

This signature size gives the action, splash detail, and supporting story elements enough room to breathe while maintaining a curated mixed media presentation.

(Custom sizing available upon request.)

Perfect Placement

A great fit for:

• sports rooms and baseball-inspired spaces
• family rooms and casual living areas
• offices that need personality
• lake house, coastal, or wildlife-themed interiors
• gift-giving for bird lovers, baseball fans, or collectors of playful art

Design Details

• Inspired by an original wildlife photograph captured on Sanibel Island, Florida, at J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
• Features an American white pelican in a dramatic water landing that naturally suggested a baseball slide
• Reimagined as a baseball-inspired mixed media art piece
• Includes a nostalgic scoreboard, stadium lights, home plate, and spectator-like shorebirds
• Designed to balance motion, humor, and painterly warmth
• Leans intentionally into imaginative storytelling rather than strict realism

Pairs beautifully with:

• other wildlife art with motion or personality
• sports-themed decor with a refined twist
• warm wood, black, or white frames
• Americana-inspired spaces
• casual gallery walls that mix humor, nostalgia, and nature

Production Notes

Printed using professional archival inks for long-lasting vibrancy.
Carefully packaged to protect edges and corners during transit.

Designed and produced by Framed Greetings Studio.

All prints are produced in-house by Framed Greetings with gallery-quality standards.

Safe at Home – Mixed Media Wildlife Art Print