A Trio of T46B's & T65A's (PRO)

This winter, before the start of Covid, I completed an artist residency on Vancouver Island. On leap year day, I was whale watching, and had the honour of observing the critically endangered Southern Resident orcas (the J-pod). It was in this moment that I knew these beautiful creatures of the Salish Sea would be my muse. Of the many paintings finished during the two months on the island, this large 30x22 inch watercolur remains a favourite. A Trio of T4^B’s & T64A’s is a large watercolour painting of three transient orcas. The head of one orca is seen spyhopping, one orca is cresting the wave (in the middle with the dorsal fin), and the third orca’s tail is slapping the water. This piece is full of movement with large painterly waves and spray. Each droplet of spray was patiently painted into the scene. The backdrop is full of rich greens against a hazy blue sky. The rocky outcropping is filled with amber yellows and rich browns. This painting is offered as an unframed original, embodying all the beauty of the PNW.

• Company Name : Desiree Penner Watercolours