Sealicious

Caz Haigh Illustration

Ok, I know I forgot last week too, but instead of the normally schedule "this moment" post - I wanted to share the work of an amazing environmental illustrator whose portfolio I found online.

Caz Haigh's illustrations are "inspired by [her] love of nature and [she] aims to incorporate environmentally friendly messages in [her] work."

I came across her "Message in a Bottle" series and thought it was so genius; thought-provoking yet the images are still beautiful enough that I want a print for my wall.

 

 

 

 

 

 *all images by Caz Haigh

Lucile's Kitchen Shop

I had to pass along these adorable prints that Katy Elliot shared on her blog. They are from the Etsy shop, Lucile's Kitchen and they make me happy and even MORE excited about summer (if that's even possible).

 I love how they still look like vintage botanical illustrations, but the watercolors make them a bit more freeform and wild.

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

mermaids

I practically gasped when I saw these photos by Brandon Kidd. They were taken at the recent Hitched! event in Palm Springs. These Aqualillies are a troupe of synchronised swimmers, you can hire them for special events.

 
*photo by Brandon Kidd

 
*photo by Brandon Kidd

 
*photo by Brandon Kidd

I love the colors in the photos, and they definitely appeal to my lifelong obsession with mermaids. The Aqualillies remind me of the Weeki Wachee Mermaids in Crystal Springs, Florida.  This old-school-tourist-attraction-turned-state park has been on my "bucket list" for quite awhile.

 
*photo from here

 
*photo from here

 
*image found here

A former Navy Seal built the underwater ampitheter in 1946. It was designed to look into the crystal clear water of Weeki Wachee spring as "mermaids" perform synchronized ballet routines and breathe from underwater hookahs. The park also has a beach, a small waterpark, and a "commonly misunderstood animal" show.

I think it would be a fun family vacation - maybe I could even steal away for two days of Mermaid Camp!

Happy Friday!

 

crocheted sealife

Just discovered, via Unruly Things, the AMAZINGNESS that is Jessica Polka.  Her crocheted interpretations of sea life and scientific drawings are incredibly creative and unique.

 
* Crocheted Jellyfish Specimen, for sale here

 

 

 
* pattern for mushrooms and coral pendant for sale in her etsy shop, Wunderkammer

 

 
* crocheted seaweed, potentially worn as a lariat necklace

 

However, my favorite piece has got to be this embroidered cyanotype, inspired by the work of Anna Atkins

 

 

I do not know how to crochet or embroider, but these beauties are enough to get me to learn!