For my concentration topic I am focusing on arctic animals to bring awareness to their beauty and to hopefully inform people to try and make a difference in the world so they can continue to thrive. I drew this whale because it is one of the many endangered arctic animals. I wanted to show the elegance of the whale and the beauty of their species. The elements of art I used was contrast between the whale and the water. Also movement within the water and the whale swimming. I also used color in the water. I’m going toward a more realistic approach for my series and want the animals to look as real as possible. I think my strength in this piece is blending the colors and a growth I made was in drawing water.