Whales
I couldn’t resist painting these playful creatures, years ago I had the pleasure of witnessing the whales for myself and the feeling has stayed with me. Whales represent a lot of things, but to me it’s their grace and presence and the fact that we no longer hunt them that I find exciting. Look closely and you’ll see that I have used patterning in the sky, the water and the island that has a feel of south seas native tattoos. I got lost in the creation of this piece, I worked hard to create something that was a little away from the classic whale paintings, I wanted something more subtle and considered. K’gari previously known as Fraser Island in the background provides a protected sanctuary for young and old.
76 x 102cm
acrylic on canvas
signed front and back
sealed ready to hang