Dream of the Dolphin
Dream of the Dolphin (2008)
18¼×24 Pastel on Pastel Paper
Original is Sold
There is something incredibly peaceful about the water, a place where you can completely let go and just exist in the moment. With Dream of the Dolphin, I wanted to capture that absolute sense of serenity and fluid grace. He stands in the refreshing turquoise water, skin glistening under a bright sun, totally lost in his own reverie. The ocean has always been a major source of inspiration for me, and incorporating the subtle dolphin tattoo on his hip felt like the perfect nod to that deep, natural connection. Getting the translucent quality of his wet white swimwear and the gentle ripples of the pool water just right required some meticulous pastel work, but it was exactly the kind of atmospheric challenge I love to dive into.
