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A lone orca breaks the surface of the Salish Sea, its black dorsal fin cutting sharp against pale, hazy islands. Loose watercolour washes bleed into one another, cool blue-grey tones suggesting moving water and salt air, while the visible grain of the paper adds a soft, handmade texture. The fin sits just left of centre, giving the quiet 3:2 composition room to breathe.