West Coast Fish Pillows

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: This work in about the cycle of life that occurs after the salmon spawn each year. The reference image I used was taken by myself in Squamish BC at the Stawamis River that flows at the foot of the Stawamis Chief Mountain. Although beautiful and tragic, salmon returning to the river beds of their birth to leave their own off spring which is followed by their own deaths, it is a symbol of the sacrifice they make to health of the forest and its other creatures. Their long journey home that is rife with struggle and dangerous difficulties, yet, as they exit the world they give their nutrients to the forest floor and to the river itself, as well as bears, carrion birds and other scavengers that feed off of their carcasses. Nothing embodies th

Description: Eulachon fish or ooligan fish have been used by the west coastal First Nations for generations to make eulachon oil which was a life saving fat source full of health benefits

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: Salmon inspired by traditional pacific northwest art.

Description: Funny Fish with Legs "Have You Ever Seen A Salmon Run?" Design. Literally one of the things I miss the most about fall/autumn/October on the West Coast! Salmon swim up rivers from the ocean to spawn where they were born. It's a crazy spectacle of bears, rotting fish corpses, alive fish swimming and spawning and hiding, and birds and other scavengers! Such a potent mix of life and death and seasonal cycles! If you're ever on the Canadian West Coast around that time of year, see if you can find a place to check it out! Maybe pick up this commemorative t-shirt/hat/sticker/design, if you do!

Description: Fried Fish by Topanga in Malibu, California, is a hidden gem for intermediate surfers. Nestled between Malibu and Topanga Beach, near the famous Reel Inn, Fried Fish provides a consistently enjoyable surfing experience. Discover the allure of Fried Fish and catch some waves in this picturesque coastal paradise. A portion of proceeds will be donated to Surfrider Foundation. Protect the waves and beaches you love!

Description: A bold black illustration of the Pacific Lingcod, also known as rock cod. Perfect for fishermen, anglers, and ocean lovers who appreciate West Coast sport fishing and marine wildlife.

Description: Imagine snorkelling in tropical or Pacific Northwest ocean waters and this is what you might see! Luminous jellyfish gently swimming in ocean currents! Calming and quiet sea life in a 1970s retro Purple, Green and Hot Pink colourway! This original design was created by Jackie Tahara of UnBlink Studio AND comes in Other Colours too!

Description: Always Be a Sea Creature t shirts and gifts

Description: Been there - got the tee shirt!