16^th February 2025 Beena

I was inspired to paint this mother and baby seal cuddling together in snow from a photo that Ramesh Varma took while he was in Antarctica. I was amazed by the expressive eyes of that seal. I found this tutorial by Emily Olsen online and recreated it. I painted with watercolour. The tricky part was creating that furry look. I used white watercolour to create the appearance of snow on their fur. However, I am satisfied by the comments that I received regarding the love between the mother and baby seals.

It was a delightful coincidence that I posted this painting on Valentine’s Day, which should be about unconditional love. I received a heartwarming post from a friend who lovingly referred to me as a sister. It was a beautiful reminder that love, not just the romantic kind, comes in many forms. I’m eager to hear your thoughts on this topic🫠🫠.