Inspired by a dive through the kelp forests off Point Loma in San Diego, this piece captures the otherworldly beauty of one of the ocean’s most magical habitats. Swimming among towering blades of kelp, I’m always captivated by the rhythmic sway of the forest and the way sunlight filters through the canopy, creating an ever-changing dance of light and shadow.

Bright yellow señoritas dart through the kelp while a watchful copper rockfish surveys the scene. Together, these details evoke the sense of wonder, movement, and quiet discovery that makes diving through a kelp forest such a memorable experience.

Original acrylic pointillism on 15 × 30-inch canvas.

The original is still available for purchase.