muse
acrylic on canvas
24x24"

original artwork: $ 1,728
reproductions starting at: $ 44

The story behind the artwork

This is a portrait of a Dorid Nudibranch, specifically Hypselodoris iacula. He/she is folded over itself as if taking a bow. These brilliantly colored sea slugs have been largely inspirational for me as an artist. When I first began to see them while diving, I felt as if I was seeing something from my imagination come to life. My favorite muse. (continue reading...)