Salish Sea Pins and Buttons

Description: In thanks for my teacher and friend Craig MacGowan, who took us on fantastic field trips. These are a fraction of the wonders you can find in the Salish Sea.

Description: There are so many kinds of rock fish swimming off the Pacific Northwest Coast in the Salish Sea! Here are just two! In bright colours with polka dots! Also check out my "Salish Sea Flounder Mom and Baby" design too (find it in my "Creature Features" Collection)!

Description: Seattle Map

Description: Seattle Map

Description: There are so many kinds of fish swimming off the Pacific Northwest Coast in the Salish Sea! These are pink and purple mom and baby flounder with polka dots! Also check out my "Salish Sea Rockfish" design too (find it in my "Creature Features" Collection)!

Description: Ink drawing of orca whale in contemporary tattoo style

Description: This Freeland, Washington collegiate-type design with a silhouette of Whidbey Island will be your new favorite casual wear!

Description: A mother and baby orca swim together through the blue waves of the Salish Sea. Unceded Territory of Coastal Salish Peoples. Near Vancouver BC, Canada

Description: A puffin in a decidedly more freeform approach to PNW flat design.

Description: PNW Tlingit-style puffins. A more freestyle approach to PNW Flat Design.

Description: This Oak Harbor, Washington collegiate-type design with a silhouette of Whidbey Island will be your new favorite casual wear!

Description: Celebrate the rugged coastal beauty of the South Sound with this vintage-inspired Tacoma, Washington design. This intricate "Modern Heritage" circular badge features a majestic orca breaching through cresting waves, framed by the iconic silhouette of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. Surrounded by Pacific Northwest flora—including evergreen pine branches and delicate rhododendron blossoms—this graphic captures the maritime spirit and natural wonder of the Puget Sound. Perfect for Tacoma locals, Washington natives, and PNW explorers, this timeless illustration is a stylish tribute to the "City of Destiny" and its deep connection to the sea.

Description: A red, giant octopus (Enteroctopus dofleini) hanging out in the Salish Sea on some marine-life decorated rocks.

Description: Gulf Islands National Park Reserve is a stunning coastal protected area known for its forested islands, diverse wildlife, and scenic ocean views along the Salish Sea.

Description: This Langley, Washington collegiate-type design with a silhouette of Whidbey Island will be your new favorite casual wear!

Description: Washington State Ferry on Puget Sound during sunrise. AI-Assisted Art: Created from my photograph while riding the ferry to San Juan Island. Vector art style generated in DALL-E 3 (OpenAI). Digitally repainted by me in Photoshop (Adobe).

Description: Represent beautiful Lopez Island, one of the San Juan islands off of the Washington Coast, USA. A blue version is also available in my shop.

Description: A souvenir of beautiful Larrabee State Park in Washington State, home to colorful sea stars.

Description: I love Gabe… actually I love Gabriola Island… our wonderful gulf island home.. “Gabe” is a nickname for our wonderful island across from Nanaimo BC Canada… on the unceded territory of the Snuneymuxw people of the Coast Salish… x (((o))

Description: Lumpsuckers (Eumicrotremus orbis) are some of my favorite fish in the Salish Sea. Their pelvic fins have evolved into a suction cup on their belly and instead of scales, they have cone-shaped plates, called tubercles. And they are cute!

Description: Powerful and beautiful, orcas are the protectors of the sea.

Description: Represent Lopez Island, one of the beautiful San Juan islands off of the Washington State coast, USA. A green version is also available in my shop.

Description: Experience the peaceful beauty of the Pacific Northwest with this watercolor San Juan Islands design featuring a quiet dock, sailboat, and evergreen shoreline. The soft coastal tones and painterly detail capture the calm of island life on Washington’s Salish Sea. Perfect for travelers, locals, and anyone who loves sailing, nature, or the serene charm of the San Juan Islands. A timeless piece of coastal heritage art ideal for apparel, wall prints, or souvenirs.

Description: Show your Pacific Northwest pride with this classic San Juan Islands design featuring a whale tail silhouette, ocean waves, and a lighthouse outline inspired by Lime Kiln Point. With “EST. 1873” and bold vintage typography, this minimalist coastal look captures the spirit of Washington’s island heritage and marine beauty. Perfect for travelers, locals, whale watchers, and anyone who loves the Salish Sea and the natural charm of the San Juan Islands.