"This, this is water!"

Inspired by the timeless ocean parable famously featured in Pixar’s Soul, this paired collection centers on a young fish searching frantically for "the ocean," blind to the fact that he is already swimming in it. We so often search for some distant, grand expanse while overlooking the depth surrounding us right now.

In This, This Is Water! and I Want the Ocean!, textured impasto sweeps in oceanic blue and cresting white carry delicate sand dollars and hand-gathered shells, framed in warm wood. Whether presented as dynamic individual accents or styled as a cohesive trio, these pieces serve as a visual reminder: stop searching for the horizon, embrace the present tide, and ground yourself in the vast beauty that already surrounds you.

Framed 16"x20" wood panel.