About this Series

Kathryn’s first ever Kelp Forest series celebrates the diverse ecosystem of the cold Pacific ocean in BC. This series benefits the work of the Marine Education and Research Society. Read more about their conservation efforts on this page, or visit their website to donate directly.

About this Painting

Title - "Sunflower Star"

This listing is for the original painting, painted in acrylic on canvas, 16" x 20" with 0.75” canvas depth. You can also shop prints of this image here.

This painting is signed in paint at the bottom right corner by the artist, and on the back with the artist’s custom aspen leaf stamp. The edges are painted to match, and hanging hardware is attached, so you can hang it without a frame. This painting is unframed, but you can contact us after purchase for framing options.

The painting will be shipped in kraft paper wrapping, with a ribbon and protective cushioning.

About Shipping and Currency

This painting will ship from British Columbia, and all prices on the site are in US dollars. Shipping is free for all destinations in Canada or the United States, and no duty is charged on artwork, although local taxes may apply based on your destination.

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About this Species

This is a painting of a sunflower star, an endangered species of sea star that was once prevalent in BC’s waters but has been in decline since 2013 due to a wasting disease. This amazing species can measure up to one metre across, and is critical to the health of the kelp forest, because it controls green urchin populations and keeps them from overfeeding on the kelp. MERS is part of the research effort to study sea star wasting disease and how it is impacted by climate change.

All images remain copyright © Kathryn Beals.