Large oil on canvas depicting a blue heron with beak protruding through a freshly caught red drum / spottail bass, signed lower right "Amanda L. McLenon"; 48"W x 60"H; good condition---Amanda McLenon is a marine biologist turned wildlife artist. She states that her work is "Inspired by the nature and beauty of the Carolina Coast. My fine art reflects the unique coastal lifestyle of the Carolinas and the Southeast". She is recognized for her accurate wildlife paintings and unique style. In 2012, she received the Lowcountry Artist of the Year award. McLenon was also part of a 53-day research cruise to Antarctica and is an Ambassador to the South Carolina Aquarium Sea Turtle Rescue Program.