The Story Behind the Painting

This is yet another gem from my 2024 escapade through Alaska and Canada! I had a blast painting those growler icebergs, which might as well be the divas of the Arctic, and decided my next masterpiece needed to be fancier. So, I cranked up the detail and added extra drips to the iceberg—because who doesn’t love a little iceberg drool, right? To top it off, I threw in some curious otters, giving their best “What is that floating buffet?” look as the cruise ship casually glided by.

My Painting Process

Initial sketch.

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Stage 1.

I love this stage because the iceberg looks so wrong just floating in space and not sitting on the water without the reflection.

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Stage 2.

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Stage 3.

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Stage 4.

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Finished Artwork .

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My paintings are based on my travel experiences. Through this blog, you can discover The Story Behind the Painting, including where and when I captured these wildlife moments, old rustic cars from historical villages, and beautiful seascapes from faraway places.

Enjoy, Chris Osborne