I’ve been thinking about drawing this for a while and finally got around to it – it’s first of what will likely be a series of similar pieces I’d like to make, including more marine life, birds and cityscapes. I saw a video of a whale shark in its natural environment last year, and was inspired by its unique beauty and gracefulness. Drawn in Adobe illustrator using my Wacom Cintiq, my trusty mouse, and a dose of perseverance (so many dots!), with an assist from Photoshop to overlay the subtle layer of water ripples. 

I’ll probably do the other pieces and themes that I mentioned above in a similar style, as I gradually try to refine my digital illustration process and aesthetic; I’m drawn to this approach of combining intricate technical illustrations with some more organic and abstract elements. More to come…