Sea devil (2025)Watercolour
by Natalia Butenko

The watercolor depicts a sea fish in a fantastical style — a mysterious, almost mythical creature I called the sea devil. There’s something frightening about it: sharp fins, a powerful body, and a gaze that holds ancient oceanic wisdom. Yet at the same time, it is strikingly beautiful — graceful, elegant in every movement, as if gliding through the water with the majesty of a deep-sea queen.
Its gaze is piercing, but not hostile — it seems to study you, inviting you to pause, to look deeper. This is not merely a predator, but a guardian of oceanic secrets, ready to share its story — if you dare to listen.
The background of the watercolor is blurred, almost abstract, like a dream. It’s composed of watercolor stains and flowing washes, as though you’re truly looking through the shifting depths of water. With each glance, you seem to sink deeper, toward a meeting — not just with the fish, but with the very mystery of the sea.
This watercolor is not just an image, but a portal. It evokes awe, wonder, and a subtle unease — like any true marvel of nature.

Materials used:

Watercolours

Details:

• Watercolour on Paper
• One of a kind artwork
• Size: 21 x 15 x 0.5cm (unframed)
• Signed on the front
• Style: Illustrative
• Subject: Animals and birds

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