Map of The Coral Triangle
~Mermaid Territory of the East Indies~
This informative watercolored map will be in the introduction of the Mermaid Scientist ABC Book
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Mermaid Scientist Story Hour
Do you like being read to at 10:30am on summer mornings?
If so, stop by story hour at the San Luis Obispo Library next Wed August 6th and I will read to you from my new mermaid book.
This is a little dry run, pre publication test to see how the kiddos like it.
All are welcome
Stingers
Stingers aka Nematocysts
Detail from N is for Nudibranch – because nudibranchs use their sea slug slime to eat nematocysts.
Octopus Under a Coconut
A little embellishment for The Mermaid Scientist Alphabet Book; O is for Octopus.
Moon Jellies
Hammerhead heads
Hammerhead shark heads.
Embellishments for the text pages in Mermaid Scientist Alphabet Book
V is for Varanus
The Palawan Monitor lizard – Varanus palawanensis
Endemic to the waters, beaches, mangroves and jungles of Palawan.
when you get a really good email….
Amidst the hustle bustle of everyday, there are fun moments so I’m sharing this one.
I received a lovely email from a lady who is currently hosting some of my fish art in a cute little SLO shop. As an ocean enthusiast, it warmed my heart and gave me a big silly grin. It is probable that most followers of this little blog share this enthusiasm and would also appreciate getting this little message, so here it is. I just love it!
Hi Claudia
I hope all is well for you!
Here’s a story I think you’ll enjoy: Earlier today, my son and I were walking at Cayucos beach, and we saw a sea lion at the the water’s edge. It seemed like something was awry with this poor little soul, and so I called the Morro Bay Marine Mammal Center to ask for help. Several rescuers arrived shortly thereafter…They put a towel over her head, scooped her into a crate..and then whisked her off to be tested for what they said was possibly cumulative toxicity from the fish and sundry ocean critters that she eats:(
Before they took off with her, they asked me if I’d like to give her a name — Awwww..How sweet is that…. Yes indeed I’d be delighted to give her a name..was my answer..
I told them I’d like to name her CLAUDIA — in honor of a wonderful artist/marine biologist named Claudia Makeyev:):)
So, that’s the story:-)
A bientot,
xxxxxxxxxxxx
Golden Trevally
One of the fish sketches for the borders of the Mermaid Scientist Alphabet Book
Dolphin Tails and Mantees
ABC Book Formatting
Formatting the pages of The Mermaid Scientist Alphabet Book. My first book is coming together! We are almost there!
InDesign and Photoshop and I have had our ups and downs.
We are slowly working out our many issues with the help of digital relationship therapists, YouTube & Adobe Help.
Coral and Chromis watercolor
Coral Doodles
Original watercolors are for sale at Mama Ganache Chocolate Shop in downtown San Luis Obispo, California
Thank You
Thank you to everyone for coming out to enjoy some art and wine and chocolate!
I feel grateful to have such classy fantastic friends and family!
All the Mermaid Scientist art, prints and cards will be on display & for sale June and July at Mama Ganache Artisan Chocolate.
Schedule for June and July Art After Dark
Buy Prints
Prints, T-shirts, phone covers, mugs, rugs, pillows and more are all available through Society 6. There are hundreds of options! Click the images to enter the shop or email me for custom orders: claudia@mermaidislands.com
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