Earth day 2023
Earth Day is special for artists
Our planet provides so much beauty that inspires us to draw and paint. Many artists use their creativity to make artwork that reflects their explorations and adventures in the natural world around them. And that is especially true for my own artwork.
My artwork draws upon the plants and animals of the world that have moved me. From the wild savannah to underneath the ocean waves, animals are particularly fun to paint and draw. Whenever possible, I like to reference my own captured imagery of the these creatures. And I was lucky enough to catch some amazing underwater photos while in Cancun, on the Yucatan in the Gulf of Mexico, snorkeling. Baby sea turtles are everywhere in the month of April, just like a lot of the marine life, because it’s Spring! It’s the arrival of sea turtles to the warm shores of Mexico.
EARTH DAY IS EVERY DAY
My artwork draws upon the plants and animals of the world that have moved me. From the wild savannah to underneath the ocean waves, animals are particularly fun to paint and draw. Whenever possible, I like to reference my own captured imagery of the these creatures. And I was lucky enough to catch some amazing underwater photos while in Cancun snorkeling.
The water in Cancun is crystal clear and warm, making it perfect for spotting fish, eels, crab, and my favorite – turtles. I can’t tell you how excited I was to come across so many happy thriving turtles in one place when on my visit. I snapped about a dozen great shots and thought I’d share them today in honor of Earth Day. And here are some fun sea turtle facts you may not have known.
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Did you know?
- Did you know sea turtles sleep underwater?
- Turtles can hold their breath for up to 2 hours.
- Loggerhead sea turtles can grow to be 115 cm, but the largest recorded was 213 cm.
- Even though they love the ocean, sea turtles still need land for mating and egg laying.
- Sea turtles exist in every ocean in the world.
- Their favorite food to eat is crab, whelks, and conchs, however they are omnivores as hatchlings.
- Sea turtles don’t make great pets, so let’s let them live wild and free.
Inspiring change for earth day
When you spend time in nature, anywhere where it’s wild and free, you get a real sense of purpose about protecting our environment. I hope my artwork can inspire positive change, which is why I picked Earth Day to reach out.
Earth Day means doing what we can to conserve, protect, and advocate for the resources around us that don’t have a voice.
At my studio we are honoring it by having a LIGHTS OUT period for one hour to conserve energy. That’s right – no electronics used for one full hour today in an effort to conserve electricity for our planet. Many communities do this on Earth Day. It’s such an easy way to conserve energy resources and make a difference for our planet. And it doesn’t cost a dime. In fact, it might save you some.
IF YOU COULD DO ONE THING FOR EARTH DAY, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Will you do an hour of LIGHTS OFF? Would you take your bike or walk, instead of driving? What about re-using some of your materials so you aren’t adding to our waste?
There are literally countless ways of observing and honoring Planet Earth today. I hope you get inspired by these lovely turtles I spent time with and find a way to make a difference in your own part of the world today.
If you’re interested in turtles and art, check out my paintings here. Some of these are available to see in my studio in Lowe Mill.
MORE INFORMATION ON SEA TURTLES
And if you’d like to learn more about turtles, check out the Sea Turtle Conservancy site or the NOAA Fisheries site.
Comment below if you live near sea turtle habitats! I’d love to hear if you’ve had any turtle encounters.
Happy Earth Day to all!
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