Did You Know?
The sea otter is one of the most endearing and remarkable animals in the marine world. Found along rugged coastal waters, these aquatic mammals are known for their playful nature, buoyant bodies, and incredibly dense fur — the thickest of any animal on Earth. Sea otters float effortlessly on their backs, wrap themselves in kelp to rest, and even hold hands while sleeping so they don’t drift apart. Their clever use of rocks to crack open shellfish makes them one of the few true tool-using species in the world.
With every piece I create, my goal is not only to inspire and entertain but also to educate — embedding fascinating facts like these directly into my artwork.
For this Sea Otter piece, I carefully selected words like adorable, nurturing, and lighthearted, along with phrases such as “Floats on Its Back,” “Carries Pups on Belly,” and “Uses Rocks as Tools to Crack Open Shells.” In total, you’ll find over 70 words and phrases hidden throughout the design, each one celebrating the sea otter’s gentle spirit, playful personality, and deep connection to its ocean home.
Every piece of my art is digitally hand-drawn, one letter at a time, with no word or phrase ever repeated. Depending on the complexity, each artwork takes between 6 and 60 hours to complete.
I hope this piece brings you the same sense of comfort and joy that sea otters bring to the wild — peaceful, whimsical, and wonderfully full of life.
– Curtis