Colored Pencil Drawing of a Jumping Dolphin at Sunset

This item is an original work of art created in a spiral-bound sketchbook. The medium appears to be colored pencil on medium-weight white paper. The composition features a central bottlenose dolphin depicted in mid-leap, executed with detailed shading in tones of gray, charcoal, and black to suggest musculature and wet skin. The background occupies the upper half of the page, showcasing a sunset with a gradient of deep orange, rust-colored clouds, and a yellow sun glowing through a break in the cloud line. Below the dolphin, a pale yellow reflection is sketched onto the white surface of the paper, representing light on the water's surface. Notable features include the heavy application of pigment in the sky versus the minimalistic approach to the ocean below. The craftsmanship indicates a student or hobbyist level of skill, showing emerging techniques in color blending and anatomical proportion. The paper shows slight rippling near the top edge from pressure, and some smudging is visible in the white space. The sketchbook is top-bound with a black plastic or wire coil, and the page remains attached but shows a perforated edge typical of modern art pads. There are no visible signatures or dates on the front of this specific page.