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

This is a one of a kind painting in silver leaf and resin on a solid round wood tray.

These trays are the new, upgraded style of round trays, and larger than the original round trays. You can read about the upgrades and see examples here.

The acacia tray measures approximately 16.4" round by 2.4" high. The tray is packaged with ribbon and a care instruction card. It has been stamped on the back with the artist's custom aspen leaf logo.

Cleaning instructions: Wipe clean with a damp cloth. The flat resin tray top can be cleaned with glass cleaner or alcohol. The wood can be conditioned with mineral oil.

The tray has been finished with food safe resin, and can be used as a serving tray or decorative tray. Not recommended for hot foods, prolonged outdoor use or immersion in water.

This is a handmade piece of art on natural acacia, and all handmade pieces will have small cosmetic bubbles or defects in the resin, or irregularities in the wood. Check photos carefully and message us for any clarifications.

About Shipping and Currency

This artwork 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

Humpback Whale

Humpback whales are baleen whales that feed on plankton. They migrate huge distances every year, from the warm tropical waters where they breed and nurse their calves, to the cold, nutrient rich waters of BC and Alaska where they feed. Male humpback whales sing complex songs to females during breeding season.

The humpback population is recovering from historical whaling, and many more humpbacks exist in BC’s waters than they did a few decades ago. This increase in humpback whales’ numbers presents new risks for humpbacks, as they are vulnerable to boat collisions and entanglement in fishing gear. MERS has been instrumental in monitoring humpbacks’ numbers by identifying and cataloguing each whale as an individual, and providing boater safety information for avoiding accidents.

All images remain copyright © Kathryn Beals.