The finished painting Sea Turtle, acrylic on canvas, 16x20in. (40x51cm
After having lots of close encounters with sea turtles while snorkelling, I was inspired to capture that magical moment of connection with a creature of nature in an acrylic painting. Turtles are so graceful while swimming and have a sense of serenity about them. The artist in me is also fascinated by their intricate scale and shell patterns, with no two turtles being alike.