Bluefin Tuna - Original Watercolor
A hand-painted watercolor study of a bluefin tuna, created as part of an ongoing exploration of pelagic fish species and offshore fishing culture. Known for their immense speed, long migrations, and metallic shifts of blue and silver, bluefin tuna are among the ocean’s most powerful predators.
This piece approaches the fish as both specimen and living creature — observed closely through anatomy, color, and movement.
Bring the power of the offshore canyons into your home with this one-of-a-kind Bluefin Tuna original painting. Part of my Scientific Study series, this piece captures the strength and brilliance of one of the ocean’s most iconic fish.
Details:
Medium: Watercolor, Goauche on Arches Cold Press paper
Size: 14”x11” framed
Original, one-of-a-kind artwork (no reproductions in this format)
Signed by the artist, 2025
Ships insured and professionally packaged
Artist Note:
This study was inspired by the powerful giants of the Atlantic. I wanted to capture both the anatomy and the fleeting light — part science, part salt water inspiration.
Watercolor on Arches cold press
Artwork size: 9” x 12”
Framed artwork: 11” x 14”
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