Deep Dive

Acrylic, gold leaf, resin, canvas

King penguins are colorful divers that have mastered the art of efficient deep diving. Mothers return to the sea to feed, for months, after they have layed their eggs. The husbands stay behind to tend to the eggs. The air released from their feathers allows them to dive deeper and makes for a spectacular symphony of bubbles. The color of the blue sea shifts depending on the angle it is viewed. Gold leaf accentuates the brillant colors of the king penguins. Multiple layers resin will protect the painting from UV light, ensuring the colors and gold leaf remain vibrant.