(Left: Photo from some of my marine conservation work... you have to get real good at hovering up-side-down!)
I just recently started a new painting & photography series about the troubles the oceans population is facing today. I will be exploring the devastating amount of "bycatch" as well as the unsustainable fishing practices & more... still in my surrealistic style.
While doing research, I ran across a very upsetting video on the Oceana site (http://www.oceana.org/north-america) about the japanese yearly slaughter of dolphins. I was completely shocked & horrified... I'd never heard of this before. So, I felt compelled to spread the word. Please note that the video is VERY disturbing.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4UOGgUdNhVM
I hope to show people what is happening underwater - since most people do not ever get to see first-hand how much harm we are doing to the oceans' population & underwatwer environment. In my paintings & photographs, I will attempt to portray both the devastation & the beauty. I hope to journal my experiences as well.
Currently I have 4 paintings in progress that I am very excited about. I also have been able to upgrade my photography equipment, so I now have a Canon Digital SLR Rebel XTi (400D) with a huge Ikelite underwater housing. I've read lots of good reviews about my new Canon - but haven't found anything written from people who have taken it underwater yet. I can't wait to try it out. This summer I am going to try to get up to Lake Superior to do a little wreck diving to try it out. Then I have another big adventure trip coming up that I'll write about later.
