Morning Song is a 12 by 16 inch oil painting on stretched canvas that explores the quiet grace of a humpback whale moving through the deep blue ocean. I worked to capture the whale’s shadowy form and the contrast between its light belly and the surrounding shades of blue, creating a sense of depth and calm. The whale’s diagonal orientation and the trail of bubbles add subtle movement, while soft light filtering from above highlights its presence in an immersive underwater space. This piece grew from a photo a friend took while scuba diving in Maui—a moment when the morning sun and the whale’s gentle song seemed to come together. The painting continues around the sides of the canvas, so it doesn’t require a frame, allowing the scene to extend beyond the flat surface.