A vast blue whale gliding beneath a lone rowing boat, viewed directly from above through clear turquoise water, sunlight drawing intricate moving patterns across the whale’s back, the boat’s occupant leaning over the side in quiet amazement, beautiful batik-inspired painting with flowing dye textures, fine wax-resist lines and delicate crackle patterns, deep cobalt, emerald and luminous aqua, a striking contrast of scale, peaceful and full of wonder