Time to Breathe | Original
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A mother humpback rises gently to the surface, her calf close by. Time to Breathe captures that intimate pause between journeys — a moment of connection, trust, and renewal beneath the vast blue.
Humpback whales are known for their haunting songs and long migrations, traveling thousands of miles each year between feeding and breeding grounds. Once nearly wiped out by commercial whaling, their recovery has been one of conservation’s most hopeful stories. Yet, they still face threats from ship strikes, entanglement, and ocean noise that disrupts their communication.
Painted in watercolor on 300gsm 100% cotton rag paper, this piece reflects both the grace and vulnerability of these gentle giants. Layers of blues and subtle movement in the washes evoke the rhythm of the sea — calm yet powerful, eternal yet fleeting.
Every original helps fund marine conservation through my 1% for the Planet commitment, supporting organizations dedicated to protecting whales and the ecosystems they depend on.
Medium: Watercolor on 300gsm 100% cotton rag paper
Size: 16"x12" mounted to wood panel and sealed with cold wax
Mounting/Framing: Framed in a Modern Black Frame with 2" mat to 16"x20"
Collectors are drawn to Time to Breathe for its tenderness and depth — a visual reminder of motherhood, connection, and the enduring rhythm of life in the ocean. This piece was the winner of the David Shepherd Wildlife Foundation's Wildlife Artist of the Year Elizabeth Hosking Watercolor Award in 2024.
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Production times prior to shipping are as follows:
- Unframed Prints: 3-4 business days
- Unframed Canvases: 3-4 business days
- Framed Prints: 3-5 business days
- Framed Canvases: 3-5 business days
- Originals: 3-5 business days
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Art is shipped in the following manner:
- Paper Prints: 11x14 paper prints and smaller are mailed inside cardboard stay-flat envelopes. Prints larger than 11x14 are rolled and mailed inside mailing tubes to prevent damage.
- Stretched Canvas: Shipped in a protective plastic layer, and sealed in a corrugated box.
- Framed Prints and Canvases: Wrapped in bubble wrap and boxed carefully with protection on corners. Sealed in a corrugated box.
