This painting is a fun interplay of light and movement.  I've always been intrigued by Stellar Sea Lions.  In the Pacific Northwest they thrive along the rugged coastline.  They can often be seen basking on isolated rocks, with the sound of their voices rising above the crashing waves.  The mature bulls are huge...sometimes 1,200 pounds, with nasty temperments that match their size.  Here I've portrayed the monarch bull surrounded by his family.  In this remote location, the sea lions are safe from harm, and only a quick slide down the rock to their feeding ground.  The web image is of rather low resolution.  The original is much more detailed...right down to teeth and whiskers on the sea lions.   The painting is on canvas stretched on thick (1 1/2 inch) commercial grade stretcher bars. This gave me the opportunity to continue the painting around the edges. As such, it is suitable to hang without framing, or can be framed if desired.