<\/div>\nJudge Melanie Shepherd said, \u201cThis remarkable painting by Darren, as always, captures the atmosphere and scale of the environment he paints. The gentleness of the orcas swimming by such a spectacular backdrop reminds us of the beauty of our planet and how vitally important both land and ocean are to our very survival.\u201d<\/p><\/body><\/html>\n
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