Last of the Curlews, a book for the ages
There are some nonfiction books that encompass themes far beyond their particular subject matter. Last of the Curlews by Fred Bodsworth is one of those …
Category: Ocean
Unfinished Earth – music inspired by nature
Nature has provided inspiration for countless musicians over the centuries. Award-winning composer Douglas Knehans has just released a new CD entitled Unfinished Earth, which evokes …
Song of the Sea
The new animated film Song of the Sea is an artistic triumph, and its strong connection to nature only enhances its power. The story is …
The amazing whale photographs of Bryant Austin
Photographing whales is no easy task, but Bryant Austin has developed a unique method to create giant detailed portraits of these huge and enigmatic creatures. …
North by East: the woodcuts of Rockwell Kent
Last summer I did a whole series of posts about the ocean, and how it was depicted in books, paintings and films. My post about …
Cartooning under the sea with Jim Toomey
This recent talk by cartoonist Jim Toomey, creator of Sherman’s Lagoon, is a great example of an artist who not only draws inspiration from the …
Turner and the art of the seascape
J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851) was one of the greatest English painters of land and sea, and far ahead of his time. Many of his works are …
Animated films under the sea
Many animated films have used the ocean as a setting. It’s a colorful place that appeals to all ages, and has a mystery that lends …
Moby Dick, a whale of a book
Continuing my summer ocean theme, I’d like to discuss one of the great novels of the sea, Moby Dick by Herman Melville. I was never …
Whale Rider revisited
The film Whale Rider won acclaim in 2002 for its moving story of a young Maori girl and her struggles to find her place in …