Ocean Life

Ocean Life evolved through several iterations. Each arose, and was judged lacking in some way. I persevered, confident that if I kept working, the work would eventually become resolved. I was also confident that each layer added interest as the history of the piece was laid down, covered, and then revealed in bits and pieces and glimpses in later stages. When the final image came together, it fell into place with ease and began to speak to me of the teeming life hidden just beneath the mirrored surface of any significant body of water.  

I once thought I would become a marine biologist.  As often happens, the twists and turns of life led me in a very different direction, but the underwater world has lost none of its seductive appeal. May you feel the awe and joy I felt as this work came together to celebrate ocean life.

Original abstract art by Wanda Oliver executed in oil paint and cold wax medium on cradled board, 24x30x1.5", September, 2025.

Wanda is known for her energetic and bold creations, lively use of color, and the sense of awe and wonder her work inspires.

The surface of the painting is sealed with a layer of buffed cold wax. The sides of the cradled board are waxed, and the board is wired and ready to hang.  The board is designed to accommodate a floating frame, but no frame is necessary.

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