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 …
Tag: Ocean
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 …
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 …
Monsters of the sea
The ocean has always been shrouded in mystery because it is almost entirely hidden. Imagine a time before submarines and scuba gear, before ships ventured …
The Big, Blue Ocean
Illustration by Alicia “Kat” Dillman Summer is here, and for the next six weeks or so, I am going to devote this blog to one …