Green Turtle Story
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Today I'm spotlighting my Turtle painting, based on a green turtle from the Flynn Reef in Australia, discovered on a dive by friends of mine.
Did you know? Green turtles get their name from the greenish colour of their cartilage and fat, not their shells.
He is my first painting of an ocean creature and my eyes were taken on an extraordinary journey into this underwater world of colours & textures.
Green turtles are on the endangered species list. Along with the dangers of fishing nets, their eggs are overharvested, adults are hunted for their parts and as a source of food, and they are gradually losing their beach nesting sites.
I hope that in some way, celebrating the beauty of these turtles through art, will help raise awareness of their plight!
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This turtle is available as a print (in a range of sizes + framed finishes) & a greeting card.
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Come take a look at him in Putney Library, where he features as a print, card and clock!
My exhibition at Putney Library ends next week (Friday 15th). For all exhibition details click the button below.
