Inspired by a chance encounter on the wild coast of British Columbia, "Praying for Kelp" captures a lone sea otter drifting in warm afternoon light, paws folded as if in quiet prayer.
This portrait went on to set a new record at the 2025 Sketch for Survival auction, becoming the highest-selling artwork in the competition’s history, raising vital funds for frontline conservation.
It’s a tribute to the endangered sea otter, a keystone species whose quiet work keeps entire underwater ecosystem thriving.
Praying for Kelp - Sea Otter Art Print
Pastel, 21 x 30cm
Photo credit: Joe Tomoleoni
Medium Print
Image size: 29.7cm x 21cm
Paper size: 42cm x 29.7cm
Large Print
Image size: 29.7cm x 42cm
Paper size: 48cm x 38cm
Giclee print, unframed and ready to mount in a standard sized frame.
The portrait has been printed onto acid-free Fine Art paper (25% cotton, 75% alpha-cellulose). This paper has a beautiful velvety, textured surface and a natural white base. In combination with the top quality pigment inks used, your print has a life of more than 85 years.
20% of profit from each print will be donated to Explorers Against Extinction.
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