This is my underwater creation about hope and little sparks of light; and, of course, ocean creatures: real and imagined.
Life can feel like a vast, dark ocean – heavy with burdens and uncertainties. But if you look closely, there is always a flicker of light to hold onto. A guiding warmth to lead you home – to those you love, or to those seeking their way to you.
Original piece created especially for the ‘Ocean Tails’ show at The Inverarity Gallery, early 2025.
Watercolor and colored pencils on Hahnemühle Leonardo Hot Pressed
Original painting size: 30×40 cm / 11,8×15,7 in
For this version, I finalized using Adobe Photoshop. The unedited piece is displayed in my traditional art gallery.
Original painting process
Preliminary drawing and digital color study.
References (found online and photographed).
Painting process, from detailed sketch to final mixed media painting.
