Oceanic Depths

This vibrant oil pastel piece, 'Oceanic Depths', plunges the viewer into a fantastical underwater world rendered with striking texture and dynamic colour. Executed with a distinctive impasto technique, the surface of the canvas teems with palpable brushstrokes, creating a lively and almost tactile sense of movement and depth. Stylized fish, depicted in rich purples and blues, navigate undulating underwater landscapes composed of vivid greens and yellows. Bubbles ascend towards a surface where clouds float and a dramatic, dark wave or mysterious form looms, while the 'sky' itself pulses with a myriad of tiny, energetic forms. This piece is a celebration of life's hidden currents and vibrant ecosystems, inviting contemplation on the boundless energy and mystery beneath the waves.