I'm seeing spots!
You can see why too!
These guys were incredibly hard to finish in one day.
My typical shadowbox canvas, but not my typical sea creature.
They are incredibly beautiful and gentle giants.
And yes, they are in the Gulf of Mexico!
I would love to see one in person for sure.
This photo is from NOAA Fisheries and shows the amazing tracks these wonderful creatures take.
While you may not see one near Mobile Bay, it is possible to see them in the Gulf of Mexico.
Now, for some fun facts.
They are not actually whales but the world's largest fish species.
They can reach up to 46 feet and they can weigh 12 tons!
Thats the size of a school bus folks!
They have more than 3,000 teeth, but they are not to eat with.
They can grow to be very old possibly to 100 years in age.
The oldest documented whale shark is 75 years old.
They swim slowly but can still travel long distances during migration.
They give birth to live young after an estimated pregnancy of 12 to 18 months.
The International Union for the Conservation of Nature considers them endangered.
They can live in captivity and there are four of them at the Georgia Aquarium.
They are also a member of the Orectolobiformes also called carpet sharks.
I'm done for today!
I'm seeing spots! Acrylic on shadowbox canvas, 24 x 24 inches
Day 79 of the 100 days~100 paintings 2025
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