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 - "Kinship"

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.

Read more about the shipping and other policies here, or learn about our sustainability practices or work with nonprofits.

About this Species

Orcas exist in three distinct ecotypes, which have different languages, food and cultural behaviours, and travel in matrilineal groups. The Southern Resident ecotype is the most threatened, containing only 74 individuals. Orcas are sensitive to boat noise, since they echolocate to find prey and communicate with their hunting pod.

The Southern Resident orca population has been heavily impacted by human disturbance and pollutants in the ocean, and they rely on healthy salmon populations in BC’s coastal waters. Identifying whales as individuals has helped marine scientists count and accurately monitor population size.

All images remain copyright © Kathryn Beals.