Split view of White baby humpback calf breaching with mother and father humpback whales watching from below. The composition of the whales create a spiral or golden ratio.
The spiral is an ancient symbol representing growth, evolution, and life’s unfolding cycles—birth, growth, decay, and renewal. Found in nature (galaxies, shells, plants) and art, it embodies energy, movement, and the connection between microcosm and macrocosm. Symbolically, it reflects personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and balance between chaos and order. In art, spirals evoke depth, motion, and the timeless rhythm of life, blending realism with a subtle whimsy that resonates deeply.
The white calf often symbolizes purity, innocence, and new beginnings. In various cultures and artistic traditions, it represents untarnished nature or a fresh start. Its color, white, reinforces themes of cleanliness and spiritual renewal, while the calf itself embodies youth and potential growth. This symbolism can be used to evoke feelings of hope, peace, and the promise of transformation.
As usual, there are three small hearts in the painting; however, they are too small to notice in the picture and have to be seen or found in person.
Split view of White baby humpback calf breaching with mother and father humpback whales watching from below. The composition of the whales create a spiral or golden ratio.
The spiral is an ancient symbol representing growth, evolution, and life’s unfolding cycles—birth, growth, decay, and renewal. Found in nature (galaxies, shells, plants) and art, it embodies energy, movement, and the connection between microcosm and macrocosm. Symbolically, it reflects personal transformation, spiritual awakening, and balance between chaos and order. In art, spirals evoke depth, motion, and the timeless rhythm of life, blending realism with a subtle whimsy that resonates deeply.
The white calf often symbolizes purity, innocence, and new beginnings. In various cultures and artistic traditions, it represents untarnished nature or a fresh start. Its color, white, reinforces themes of cleanliness and spiritual renewal, while the calf itself embodies youth and potential growth. This symbolism can be used to evoke feelings of hope, peace, and the promise of transformation.
As usual, there are three small hearts in the painting; however, they are too small to notice in the picture and have to be seen or found in person.
Original Oil on Canvas 48”x48”
