Ascension

Panel two of sixteen from the project Origin, is an acrylic on board illustration portraying a powerful great white shark swimming vertically towards the surface. its sleek body cutting through deep blue water. Light from above pierces the ocean, highlighting the shark's textured skin and sharp features as it ascends with purpose and intensity. The contrast between the dark depths below and the glowing surface above creates a dramatic tension, emphasizing the shark's dominance and grace in its natural environment.

Dimensions: 48 × 96 inches

Materials: Acrylics on board

Panel Structure: Yellow Pine lumber

Support: 0.25 inch thick plywood

Thickness: 3 inches

Primer: Berger 303 off-white emulsion paint

Paint: Sargent Acrylics