Meet my latest piece!
Part of a series drawing connection between the music we make + the sounds whales + dolphins produce. Currently trying to name it but can't quite decide (I'll put my shortlisted ideas in the comments if anyone would like to help choose)
#art #aurora #ocean #dolphins #flute

I’m looking at doing a run of limited edition prints of one of my original drawings (I found a place that prints as sustainably as possible). So thought I’d suss out if anyone would be interested + which print you might like. Let me know in the comments! #print #art #oceanart #sustainabilty #wallart

Inspired by a trip to the #Greatbarrierreef several years ago. #art #ocean #artist #marinelife #collector #dolphins #reef #challenge #painting #drawing #walldecor #interiordesign #coral #coralreef

A day to celebrate the awesomeness that is whales + dolphins (AKA cetaceans if you want to get scientific) + to remember that we ALL have a part to play in helping conserve + protect them.
#ocean #whales #dolphins #oceanart #art #conservation #marineconservation #marinelife #artist #vegan #animals

Engaging with the arts has been proven to have a vast array of mental and physiological benefits. These are just some of the things simply having art on your wall does for you. #art #wellbeing #oceanart #artcollector #mentalhealth #psychology #decor #wallart #bluemind

It's a skill- not a talent. Anyone can learn - it just takes time
#art #skill #learning #patience #development #learning #oceanart #ocean #dolphins #talent #drawing #painting

We're just as much apart of the natural world as whales + dolphins.
We don't just harm marine life when we harm the ocean, we harm ourselves too.
Prioritise protecting nature + we prioritise protecting ourselves.

#art #wellbeing #storybook #ocean #nature #conservation #sketch #marineconservation

I'm always conscious of my environmental impact + endeavouring to reduce it as much as possible, including in the way I produce art. I'm always sure to only use materials that are 100% vegan + as minimally environmentally impactful as possible. #art #sustainability #conservation #decor #ocean

My latest finished artwork. Featuring Melon Headed Whales, it's part of my ongoing series creating a piece for every species of oceanic dolphin to give them all some more love and attention.
Soft pastel
A2
#art #oceanart #dolphinart #wallart #marinelife #coastalart #artcollector #dolphins #whales

Had my first art exhibition on Sunday at the ecocentre in St.Kilda, where I also had the opportunity to deliver one of my talks.
#art #education #conservation #sustainability #melbourne #portphillipbay #marineconservation #dolphins #oceanart #exhibition #environment

1 week to go until my art exhibition!
Doors open 10:30am-4pm
Talk at 2pm.
I'll be there all day, so come say hi, see my art, and learn a thing or two.
Don't forget to grab your tickets (link in bio)
#art #presentation #publicspeaking #marineconservation #artexhibition #sustainability #arthistory

I am having my first art exhibition with a talk on Sunday the 31st May at the EcoCentre in St Kilda! See link in bio for FREE tickets!
#art #artexhibition #sustainableart #oceanart #artcollector #dolphinart #dolphins #marineconservation #pastel #painting

click here to find out more: mermaidwithapurpose.com/education/

#education #ocean #marineconservation #schools #victoria #melbourne #portphillipbay #dolphins #dolphinconservation #marineeducation #melbourneeducation #educationstate #art #arteducation #artsustainability #sustainability

'Connection'
44x30cm
Soft Pastel

Just as it is in human society, touch is an important and frequently used part of dolphin society. Is's vital in strengthening and maintaining bonds, especially between mothers and calves.
#dolphins #ocean #art #oceanart

'Burrunan Sunset'
44.4x32cm
Soft Pastel
Inspired by my love of the Mornington Peninsula + the unique Burrunan dolphins that reside there
Discovered as a distinct dolphin species in 2011, their numbers are small + thus they're endangered.
4 Sale: bluethumb.com.au/melinda-grov...
#art #ocean #dolphin

Hello #bluesky!
I’m an artist and ocean conservationist with a particular love and passion for dolphins 🐬
I want to use my art and knowledge to educate and inspire others to also respect and care for dolphins and the ocean 💙🌊

#ocean #conservation #art #oceanart #dolphins #marinelife #sea

'Dolphin Bonds'
55x37cm
Soft pastel drawing
Though we live in totally different worlds, the bonds between a mother dolphin + her calf are actually a lot similar to our own mother and child bonds!
Available for purchase:
bluethumb.com.au/melinda-grov...
#dolphins #art #ocean #oceanart #marinebiology