As a person and surfer from Santa Cruz, I've seen these humpback whales passing by all the time. During my research for this painting, I was taken by the examples of mothers and calfs interacting. If not outright guarding the calf from Orcas, mom was showing baby how to dive, breathe, and eat. They are amazing mothers. This painting comes framed in a premium hand-waxed "floater frame" in a natural finish where the painting appears to float inside of a wooden box/frame. Come see this piece in person at Open Studios, 2026. Join the email list for all the necessary details.
