DYPET – the feeling of being beneath the surface

Some paintings begin with a thought. DYPET began with a feeling.

I have always been fascinated by the ocean. Not only by what we see on the surface, but by everything hidden beneath.

At the same time, I have always been a little afraid of it. Not just the waves and the weather, but the depth itself.

I often joke that I have a kind of reverse fear of heights. When I think about how deep the ocean really is, and everything that might exist down there, I can feel the fear throughout my body. Even as I sit here writing, the thought alone makes my stomach drop.

And yet, there is something about it that attracts me in a strange way. Perhaps that is exactly why the ocean keeps finding its way into my paintings. It holds both calm and unease at the same time. The beautiful and the unknown. What we can see, and everything that lies beneath the surface.

To me, the meaning behind DYPET is the feeling of being beneath the surface. Of not quite feeling as though your head is above water—and everything that can arise in that space.

The painting emerged over time, and I remember the process as both joyful and playful. It was one of those paintings where I truly enjoyed every moment of creating.

The deep blue tones developed layer by layer, and gradually the feeling I was searching for began to appear.

In the end, I added the light—and the painting found its place.

I often return to blue in my artwork. It is difficult to explain exactly why, but there is something about blue that brings me a sense of calm.

Perhaps that is why I so often paint oceans, skies, and landscapes that live within that part of the colour spectrum.

The original painting was created with acrylic on canvas, and the motif is also available as a fine art print in several sizes.

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What do you see in DYPET? I always find it fascinating to hear how others experience my paintings. Feel free to leave a comment below. ⭐