Sea Creatures at Hua Hin Resort BLUPORT & 7 Ocean Artists Turning Sharks into Art Part 2

Sea Creatures at Hua Hin Resort BLUPORT & 7 Ocean Artists Turning Sharks into Art Part 2

Sea Creatures at Hua Hin Resort BLUPORT

For My Grandsons, Bodhi and Kai in U.S.A. Part 2

From Grandma Ing

Our trip was in Hua Hin Resort BLUPORT, Thailand on Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Dear Bodhi,

Grandpa John was waiting for me while I was taking Video and the photographs of the sea creature artwork inside of the Hua Hin Resort BLUPORT. I enjoyed recording the artwork because I know that you and Kai will enjoy viewing them also.

Love & miss all of you,

Grandma Ing and Grandpa John

Wednesday, October 25, 2023 (Thailand time)

Ing-On Vibulbhan-Watts, Ingpeaceproject@gmail.com,

ingpeaceproject.com

The following story is:

7 Ocean Artists Turning Sharks into Art

MADELINE ST CLAIR BAKER

In the wake of shark week, we know that you might be missing your daily fix of shark action. Not to fear! We have sourced & interviewed seven beautiful artists from Instagram whose stunning shark paintings will not only blow your mind but enrich the soul and stir the heart. You’re welcome…

Kelly Quinn – @kellyofthewild

“I believe that when we see how incredible our planet is, we have all the motivation we need to make more sustainable choices, to live in balance with nature,” says Kelly Quinn, wildlife artist, co-founder of Paint for the Wild and artist in residence at the Florida Aquarium. Whether its watercolor, graphite, acrylic, digital painting or mixed media, Kelly’s gorgeous work blends impressionism and realism with a focus on vibrant color combinations to communicate her message about sharks.

Learning from a young age about the disconnect between her community and the surrounding wildlife, Kelly began to use art to shed light on these issues. “Once I learned about the [sharks’] problems, I realized I didn’t want to just talk about it and be a bystander, I wanted to jump in and do something about, starting with my art.”

Peter Simmons – @sneakepete

“I love to take it slow and go with the flow of the ocean rather than trying to control or conquer it.” Words of wisdom from father, grandfather, artist and surfer, Peter Simmons. Peter works with pen and ink, sculpture (“more of a carving than a building style”), and his newfound passion for pyrography (wood burning) to bring sharks to life, gleaming inspiration from his interactions and observations both in and out of the ocean.

Kayley Peters – @kayleystreasures

“I really like whale sharks and nurse sharks because they were the first sharks I saw in the wild!” Kayley Peter recalls of her favourite shark. “Whale Sharks are really fun to paint; their spotted pattern is so beautiful!”

Artist, avid scuba diver, underwater photographer and ocean-lover from New England, Kayley’s artwork is centered around the ocean and the animals that live there. From watercolor to acrylic, she incorporates a wide variety of objects from paper to glass and even to fabric. The ocean has been a source of inspiration for Kayley and you can see how beautifully this has translated into her work. “I hope that my artwork inspires others of the beauty and importance of sharks in our oceans.”

For more information, please visit the following link:

https://www.themarinediaries.com/tmd-blog/ocean-artists-turning-sharks-into-art

Dear Kai,

I hope you like the shark artwork from these talented artists. I enjoyed listening to you read the story for us the other day. We are proud of you growing up and advancing to the second grade and being so smart. That is why your little brother Bodhi would like to be like brother Kai. If you have time, please draw shark artwork for us and please teach Bodhi to draw also. Your drawings that you have shown to us are very good.

There is one more part of Shark artwork. I will send it to you next time.