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By Alex Warneke, on  May 7th, 2013  8 comments  Art, Biology, Education, Life of Science, Pictures and Movies  Amadeo Bachar, Art, CSUMB, Scientific Illustration 
Source: A. Bachar They say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” As cliche as it is, that phrase could not resonate more clearly for this visual learner than when I am flipping through a 10 lb. biology textbook full of thousands of words. I can read through pages and pages describing some ecological process . . . → Read More: From coast to canvas: The art of biological illustration
By Dr. M, on February 18th, 2013 8 comments Art, Conservation & Environment, Fish, Fishing, Organisms Art, endangered, headdress, Ijaw, IUCN, Nigeria, religion, sawfish, wood carving At first glance, a sawfish appears otherworldly, lifted from the pages of a Dr. Seuss book. One fish, two fish, blue fish, sawfish…there was a fish without a flaw but I was caught off guard by that saw. If one can get past the saw, used to unearth crustaceans from the mud for a tasty . . . → Read More: Exaltation to Extinction for Sawfishes
By Dr. M, on June 11th, 2012 3 comments Art, Conservation & Environment, Editor's Desk, Social Sciences Art, beach, Blue Planet, Capitol Hill Ocean Week, color, conservation, Crafts, culture, decorating, Environmental Sciences, Etsy, fashion, Google Search, Jacques Cousteau, Justin Bieber, life aquatic, LOL Cat, Meme, movies, pop culture, Tattoo, twitter The following post is write up of the talk I delivered last week at Capitol Hill Ocean Week Gavelston Bay When we see images like the above it is hard to believe the ocean inspires us. In one of the most striking examples of our connection to the oceans, if humans, any number of us, . . . → Read More: Making The Connection: The Oceans In Contemporary American Culture
By Dr Bik, on January 6th, 2012 2 comments Pictures and Movies, Uncategorized Art, Coral, fashion, Kraken, nematode, squid, tgif I’ve been suspiciously quiet on the blogging front lately. The reason: I’ve just completed a cross-country move in the middle of the holiday season (its my second 3000+ mile move in <2 years, but that is another rant for another day). I’ve fled the snowy winters of New Hampshire to take up shop in Jonanthan . . . → Read More: TGIF: Friday Fashion Finds
German-based artist David Zink Yi creates ceramic dead giant squids through a 1200 degree firing process. Each of these, the largest at 16 feet and 660 pounds, is coated in a lead and copper glaze and all but one occur in a pool of blue ink. The art gallery’s commentary on the exhibit . . . → Read More: Giant Squid Ceramic Art Sculptures by David Zink Yi
An example of the elegant inlay art of Craig Lavin The maritime tradition has centered on craftsmanship and a strong work ethic. Shoddy work and poor performance at sea can affect a whole crew. Equally maritime art has encompassed a rich aesthetic with an attention toward functional intricacy and astounding craftsmanship. Craig Lavin is an . . . → Read More: Fantastic Inlay Art
By Dr. M, on July 10th, 2011 Leave a comment Art, Social Sciences, Vessels and Equipment Art, H.M.S. Victory, stern Everyone likes a nice caboose. That’s why for generations much work and craftsmanship went into sprucing up the rearends of ships. Over at Dark Roasted Blend is a nice post on intricate ship sterns. For your viewing pleasure, below I have included some of my photographs of the lovely derriere of the H.M.S. Victory. #gallery-1 . . . → Read More: Intricate Sterns
Gorgeous photos of Dale Chihuly’s glasswork, taken by the ever-awesome Boston teacher/travel blogger/my college friend Lillie. Chihuly’s work looks very marine-life-inspired to me – three of my favorites are below. For more, head over to Lillie’s place or to the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Happy Friday! . . . → Read More: TGIF: Glasswork from Dale Chihuly
Bioephemera pointed us to this lovely undersea gingerbread house created by Karen Portaleo at Highland Bakery in Atlanta, GA. It was made for the Georgia Aquarium – Al, did you get to taste any chocolatey ocean goodness? Also, a 200 pound giant octopus cake. BEST CAKE EVER. . . . → Read More: Gingerbread Under The Sea
By Miriam Goldstein, on December 10th, 2010 Leave a comment Pictures and Movies Art, Kraken, Leviathan, Poster Some fine mythical sea beasties in Family Tree Design’s Monster Friends Poster Series. The Leviathan glows in the dark! Also there is a Kraken! |
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