Kelp forest canopies can grow so thick that even in the middle of the day, a torch is needed to illuminate the darker passages below. As I explored these shadowed sections off Point Loma, the familiar colors of Garibaldis, Blacksmith, Senoritas, and California sheephead seemed to glow even more vividly against the deep green of the forest.

This piece was inspired by one of those dives, where the kelp transformed the seafloor into a maze of light, shadow, and movement. In the dimness, these common reef fish became brilliant flashes of color, turning an ordinary exploration into something unforgettable.

Original acrylic pointillism on 16 × 20-inch canvas.

The original has SOLD.

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