Couldn’t Leave Whale Enough Alone is part of the Nightshift Series — a piece that taught me when to stop. I kept correcting and adjusting until I realized I was risking the painting itself. Accepting it as it was became part of its story. Watercolor concentrate, watercolor ink, Bombay ink, acrylic ink, and fountain ink layer together to create a luminous whale study that shows both refinement and restraint — the moment an artist chooses preservation over perfection.
Title: Couldn’t Leave Whale Enough Alone
Year: 2025
Medium: Watercolor concentrate, Watercolor ink, Bombay ink, Acrylic ink, Fountain ink
Surface: Paper
Dimensions: 10 × 7
Price: $280
Original: One‑of‑one
Signed on the back
Sealed for longevity
Ships flat with protective backing
Includes a BookEnd.Studio collector card
Ready to frame
Framing available upon request — I coordinate professional framing after purchase; pricing varies by frame style.
Gallery North Small Works Show — Gallery North 2026
Shipping
Ships from Fall City, WA
Packaged flat with rigid backing
Tracking provided once shipped
Please allow 5–7 business days for dispatch
Local pickup available upon request
Care
Keep out of direct sunlight for long-term color preservation
Handle paper edges gently
Frame with UV‑protective glass for best longevity
Couldn’t Leave Whale Enough Alone is part of the Nightshift Series — a piece that taught me when to stop. I kept correcting and adjusting until I realized I was risking the painting itself. Accepting it as it was became part of its story. Watercolor concentrate, watercolor ink, Bombay ink, acrylic ink, and fountain ink layer together to create a luminous whale study that shows both refinement and restraint — the moment an artist chooses preservation over perfection.
Title: Couldn’t Leave Whale Enough Alone
Year: 2025
Medium: Watercolor concentrate, Watercolor ink, Bombay ink, Acrylic ink, Fountain ink
Surface: Paper
Dimensions: 10 × 7
Price: $280
Original: One‑of‑one
Signed on the back
Sealed for longevity
Ships flat with protective backing
Includes a BookEnd.Studio collector card
Ready to frame
Framing available upon request — I coordinate professional framing after purchase; pricing varies by frame style.
Gallery North Small Works Show — Gallery North 2026
Shipping
Ships from Fall City, WA
Packaged flat with rigid backing
Tracking provided once shipped
Please allow 5–7 business days for dispatch
Local pickup available upon request
Care
Keep out of direct sunlight for long-term color preservation
Handle paper edges gently
Frame with UV‑protective glass for best longevity
