Plug plug plug! There’s now a tumblr just for my marine life art. I’ll be posting works in progress as well as sketches, doodles and lots more things that don’t make it into the portfolio. There’s not a lot there at the moment, but there will be regular updates. Reblogs are hugely appreciated! Thank you!
Acrylic painting of a loggerhead sea turtle known as Murphy that I’ve finally finished after working on it (on and off) over the last few very busy months.
A stranded hatchling, Murphy was rescued over ten years ago and spent most of his early life at the Jekyll Island 4H Center before moving to Georgia Aquarium in 2009. When Murphy reached an appropriate size he was rehabilitated before being released off Jekyll Island on August 31st, 2011. Though his satellite tag detatched in early January, he logged more than 2,000 miles in those four months and was last tracked close to Cape Canaveral. You go, Murphy!
I made a tumblr for my art! Please feel free to follow it if you’re interested in my marine life art but not the rest of the things I post.
My beluga whale piece has been reprinted and is back in my shop! It measures 16 by 11 inches and would make a fabulous gift for the beluga lover in your life. I have more prints of my original works featuring sharks, dolphins and orcas available too. Thank you for the clicks!
Got all excited about finding a local Darwin Day celebration before discovering Georgia is not even listed on the website
If anyone knows of one that just isn’t listed, let me know! I found out UGA is having one, but it’s a bit far for me to go and with the abundance of scientific institutions in the Atlanta area I’m quite disappointed.
The last zoological facility I worked at in the UK had free entry to celebrate his 200th birthday. It was a great day to educate.
Holy. Shit. I am screaming right now.Miss Piggy and Kermit strike back at Fox News!
Handled so perfectly.
Oh my goodness.
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So, I really like my job.
Sneaky preview of a painting I’ve been working on (on and off) for a few months (!). Fitting, I suppose, for such a long-lived species. I’m so close to finishing it!
So I finally purchased my first texture (Essie Set in Stones) and I’m kind of in love with it. I’ve got it over Fairy Teal right now (reminds me of the ocean!) but I can’t wait to put it over gunmetal.
fyeahlilbitoeverything asked: Did you get Secret Avengers? Ahgghghghghg.
No, I haven’t gotten my books today yet. Tiny list for me this week. I’m still behind on most things.
Unsettlingly powerful image from the Surfrider Foundation.
It is not difficult to take your own reusable bags to the store. Many places, such as Target here in Georgia, will give you a credit for every bag you bring. Back home in England, Marks and Spencer charges for plastic bags and donates that money to marine conservation efforts. California has banned the bag entirely, and we should all be following suit.
It is not difficult.
Gorgeous!
(Source: deepblueseawhales)
Belugas with enrichment make my heart soar.
(Source: thebelugablog)
