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WHO OWNS THE OCEAN? - Number Two

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A sea turtle stranded on the beach in The Gulf of Mexico. Toxic dispersant, orange Corexit mixed with oil are seen coating his flipper and in the waves, along with tar.

It is now 2014, almost four years after the BP Deepwater Horison Oil Spill, and the Gulf of Mexico is devasted. Sea creatures, birds, any wildlife dependent on water outlets that come from the sea have suffered monumental destruction. Humans also have been, and still are subjected to the toxic effects. All occupations related to the ocean and its bounty have ended or been drastically curtailed. The health of the people, the environment and all living things is under a death sentence daily.

I grew up by the sea, and can’t imagine the enormous courage it takes to face this kind of devastation in your beloved home. Working on this series of drawings, I hope to bring awareness of the incredible beauty and invaluable resources of nature; and with that awareness, a cultivation of understanding that we must protect, preserve and nurture our natural resources, never allowing corporations to use them for profit and shamelessly allow destruction without retribution.

Colored pencil, watercolor pencil and watercolor on Helbein Multi-Drawing Book Paper 3F

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ArtisticAdventures's avatar
This is a great piece with a great message...I really support and applaud your effort to bring forth awareness and remind people that the Gulf is still suffering at the hands of BP. Good work, please keep it up!