Reef - Open Edition Canvas Giclee

To me, snorkeling in Hawaii evokes a feeling of wonder and amazement. There is a "surprise and delight" element present. Not all days have great visibility; sometimes the tide is too high, the swell is too big and you can't see more than a few feet in front of you. But on a nice calm day it becomes magical, and it feels like my body is just floating in clear space. Sometimes there are so many fish in every direction I can hardly believe I am not inside an aquarium. I watch "herds" of striped manini grazing on seaweed plains like cows and tiny damselfish families guarding their coral castles. Rainbow colored wrasse duck away from me shyly and huge neon parrotfish cruise by with wide-mouthed smiles. I wanted to infuse this experience of being in an ethereal realm into my painting. I also wanted to convey the feelings of FUN and ENJOYMENT because snorkeling is a hobby after all! This is why I chose whimsical, soft colors for the background while making the fish neon colored to stand out like they do in the ocean. Each one is a real tropical fish including a parrotfish, yellow tang, line surgeonfish, picasso triggerfish, pennantfish and two-spot anthias. The red pencil urchin is also a real critter that I've seen while snorkeling on the Big Island. I hope viewing my painting brings a little moment of tropical sea beauty and wonder to you too! Canvas Features and Quality Gallery Wrapped: The artwork flows seamlessly around the edges—ready to hang, no frame needed. Archival Quality: Printed with premium archival inks and sealed with a UV-resistant coating protecting your art for 75+ years. Craftsmanship: Individually printed and hand-stretched right here in Hawaii. Edition Type: Open Edition Shipping & Production Time Made to Order: Please allow 2 to 5 weeks for precision printing and hand-stretching before your art ships. Domestic Shipping: Free Shipping within the United States. International Shipping: Flat-fee calculated at checkout. Please note: Shipments outside the US may incur destination customs fees, which are the responsibility of the customer.