©"Gorgeous G"

©"Gorgeous G," 30" x 22," watercolor, ink & gold leaf, 1999, Clarissa.Vanessa

About "Gorgeous G":

Meet "Gorgeous G," an extraordinary transformation of an everyday grouper fish into a stunning underwater masterpiece. This charming aquatic character swims through a vibrant coral reef paradise, brought to life with meticulous attention to detail and artistic flair.

The intricate pattern of hand-painted dots covering Gorgeous G's body creates a mesmerizing texture that captures the natural beauty of this magnificent fish. Enhanced with precious gold leaf accents, the piece shimmers with an ethereal quality that makes Gorgeous G truly come alive on the canvas.

Set against a backdrop of flowing coral branches in warm coral tones and surrounded by the deep blues of ocean water, this piece transports viewers into a peaceful underwater world. The combination of watercolor and ink techniques, elevated by the addition of gold leaf, demonstrates the technical mastery and artistic vision of this mother-daughter collaboration.

Gorgeous G isn't just a fish - it's a celebration of the beauty found in everyday sea life, transformed through art into something truly magical. The personality and charm radiating from this aquatic friend makes it impossible not to smile when viewing this delightful underwater scene.

To see us in the National Museum of Women Artist, please visit the Clara Database (please copy and paste and allow time for loading): https://wayback.archive-it.org/2972/20181114151849/http:/clara.nmwa.org/

The Clara Data Base is very old and not longer being updated, however we are there🤩