Baby Seal

The solace of gazing into the big, beautiful, trusting eyes of a baby seal can stir deep emotions within us. There's an innocence in its gaze, a purity that reflects a world untouched by fear or malice. The soft contours of its face, paired with those wide eyes, evoke a sense of vulnerability that reminds us of the beauty in nature's simplicity.

In this piece I used a scoring technique to create the soft, delicate white fur of the baby seal, setting it against a backdrop of the blue water where it thrives. My goal was to convey a sense of love and innocence, as if those gentle eyes are looking back at you, searching for connection and trust. The serenity in this moment speaks to a bond that transcends species, a reminder of the tenderness and care we owe the natural world.

About the artist/writer:

Wanda Fraser was raised on the prairies and currently lives on Vancouver Island.

"I find so much inspiration on the island. Its people, wildlife, and diversity of landscapes are like nowhere else in the world. As an artist I feel I’ve come home."