Portrait of a Greater Sandhill Crane that the artist met in 2013. He or she migrated through New Mexico that year. He is more than a symbol of overcoming adversity as his beak is crossed in a rare way.

More about the Artist:
Deborah Gavel is an artist in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  She currently lives and works in a studio on historic Rt. 66.  She received an MA and an MFA in Painting from the University of New Mexico.