Found

This week I received an email from a fellow artist here in Puerto Rico sharing photos of the most amazing life size scultures of Paso Fino horses made completely out of driftwood found on the beach! Unfortunately I can't get the photos to load on to the blog, but I promise to keep working on it to share with you. This week I picked a few other visionary artists that work with found objects and recyclables and turn them into something extraordinary! I have recently started working with bamboo that I found at the beach. The wood is so pliable and easy to shape, I just love it.

Speaking of the beach... A few weeks ago I featured turtles! Well, the leatherback turtles are finally hatching here. I've included a special photo of the found babies on their journey to be released. Have a great Memorial Day weekend.

"Pink Pixel Girl", Cassette Tape Blank Book by Erin Zam, Hays, KS - $18

Visit Erin Zam: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=6035353

"Geisha Rag Doll", by Own Two Hands, Ottowa, ON, CA - $75.00

Visit Own Two Hands: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5228715

"Crazy Chip Bag Headpiece", by Boring Sidney, Bothell, WA - $10

Visit Boring Sidney: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5961055

"Red Stars and Diet COKE Stripes", Pendant/Earring Set by Vintage Neuveau, Flint, MI - $18

Visit Vintage Nouveau: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5666930

Baby Leatherback Turtles

These little guys have just hatched and measure between 2-3 inches long with their front flipper about one and a half times the length of their body. They hatched on the beach by the Wyhdam Rio Mar Resort (NE end of Puerto Rico) and were collected by a biologist from the DNPR. They collect them right after hatching in order to supervise their release at dusk in order to give them the best chance for survival. When leatherback turtles become fully grown, they can be as long as 8 feet with a flipper span of 17 feet. Wow, truly a miraculous creature!

Turtles

I love turtles! There is something so majestic about them, their slow pace and graceful movement. I'm still waiting for the first time I get to see one up close while snorkeling... Last Saturday I participated in the Festival de Tinglar (Turtle Festival) in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. It was sponsored by the local chapter of the Sierra Club and I had a chance to meet so many cool and like - minded people, besides getting a chance to show my jewelry. What a fun day! Food, drink, lots of artists and the constant rythym of bomba and salsa music. This week I've selected other artists that must love turtles too since they've prominently displayed them on everything from cool coin purses to baby bibs. Enjoy!

"Batik Turtles", Coinpurse by Superb Kitsch, Gainesville, FL - $19

Visit Superb Kitsch: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5843824

"Sea Turtles", Boutique Infant Baby Bib by Posh Kids Co., Summerville, SC - $7.50

Visit Posh Kids Co.: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5780268

"Turtle on The Big Island", Original Oil on Canvas Painting by Deborah Sprague, Bend, OR - $149
Visit Deborah Sprague: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5780268

"Sea Turtle", Hand Screen Printed Ladies Jersey Tee by Supastarr, Cincinnati, OH - $21

Visit Supastarr: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=5799795

Quote-
"Slow and steady wins the race."
- Excerpt from Aesop's Fable, The Tortoise and the Hare