Subject: sea life
Title: unknown
Artist: unknown
Date: unknown
Size: 24″ x 36″
Media: paint on canvas
Frame: blue and silver, made in Mexico
This thrift store find was not cheap. The tag is marked $39.99, but I may have received a discount. It has wear marks on the frame and the canvas. The standard size frame has the unusual colors of silver and blue, and this painting is the one which should be in that frame.
The scene is underwater. Lots of little fish swim among the corals and seaweed. Closer to the surface, and closer to the sun are a pair of orcas. The killer whales are over and above the others. This couple is ruling the domain.
When I see this picture, I think of the popular images by Sherry Vintson and others. You’ve probably seen this style of design used in fine art prints, puzzles and shower curtains.
But this painting is not up to those standards. The composition is loose and inactive. Much more tranquil, I suppose. Nice, but not puzzle quality.
How come it’s divided in half, instead of the recommended thirds?
Still, you could do worse than have a painted aquarium still life in your living room.
Rumpus Art Panel 