Embrace

From the Tide Keepers Collection
Mixed Media Collage on wood panel

30 x 40 inches

Created with repurposed magazines, reclaimed paper, and acrylic paint.

In Embrace, two California seahorses with their tails coiled around one another in a tender, timeless dance—an underwater pas de deux that radiates connection, protection, and trust. Inspired by the intimate courtship rituals of these endangered creatures, the composition becomes a symbol of balance in nature, where vulnerability and strength intertwine.

Hand-cut from layers of repurposed magazine pages and salvaged packing paper, every seagrass blade and scale is thoughtfully placed, honoring the intricate beauty of our ocean ecosystems. The palette draws from recycled materials and samples of acrylic paint, echoing the way Old Masters once mixed pigments with care and intention—here reimagined through sustainable, modern storytelling.

Zoom into the details, and you’ll find a microcosm of textures: the shimmer of eel grass, the roughness of seahorse hide, and the dance of light beneath ocean waves—all collaged with precision and deep reverence. As part of the Tide Keepers series, Embrace invites the viewer to pause and feel the interconnectedness of all life forms—both wild and tender.

A stunning focal point for any collector who values ecological artistry, emotional storytelling, and layered craftsmanship.