The forest floor of a kelp forest is a world of its own, filled with hidden treasures and tiny discoveries. In Tide Me Over, a curious two-spot octopus explores the seafloor, weaving through the kelp and investigating the life gathered around a sturdy holdfast.

A bat star rests nearby while colorful opalescent nudibranchs make their way across the reef, each adding another detail to this busy underwater scene. I love the sense of discovery that comes with slowing down and looking closely at the kelp forest floor—there is always something new to find.

Original acrylic pointillism on 15 × 20-inch canvas.

The original is still available for purchase.