I became fascinated by sea turtles at an early age after witnessing a large number of baby sea turtles scurrying down a beach to the rolling waves early one morning in St. Lucia. They had just hatched and were now headed to the deep ocean. I remember thinking how tiny and venerable they were and now taking on such a dangerous solo journey called life. In these paintings, I tried to capture this exciting experience. I hope that my work can expose the beauty of sea turtles and awaken the viewer to loving and protecting this endanged species.
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Querube Tropical
A group of five hatchlingsheaded to the unknown.
Hawksbill Hatchling
A close up as a hatchling glieds through the shallow sparkling flats.
Hawksbill Hatchling
Leaving the Nest
In this piece, you can feel the turbulence of the crystal clear Caribbean sea.