RAWards Voting and River Critters Badges

Don't forget to vote for my hand painted jewelry in the 2013 RAWards competition. Remember, you can vote once per day through October 9th. Thanks for your support!

The newest addition to Watercolor Submarine is the River Critters line. I wanted to pay homage to my home state, so these animals can all be found in and around Nebraska rivers. Each critter is hand cut and painted onto scrap wood (sustainable!) and has it's own story to tell. My particular favorite is Petey the Pallid Sturgeon. Pallid sturgeons are very dinosaur-esque fish. If you get the chance to see one in an aquarium (or in real like if you're extra super lucky) you'll have a hard time taking your eyes off of him!

Download and print Petey's story and coloring page by clicking this image!

Meet the River Critters Part 3

These are my last two River Critters (for now). Petey the Pallid Sturgeon is my absolute favorite. I love how strange and dinosaur-like pallid sturgeons are. Is there a river fish or animal that you feel is missing from my collection? Let me know - I'm always up for making new characters! I just chose my favorite eight to start with.

As a recap my current eight River Critters include: Cynthia the White Crappie, Basil the Snapping Turtle, Barry the Bullfrog, Lance the Largemouth Bass, Ramone the Channel Catfish, Albert the Spotted Gar, and my two newest additions that are being introduced today.

The River Critters Visit Tangents

I've really been putting my paintbrushes to work lately to get a jump start on the holiday season. I'm planning a little bit of a crossover from Watercolor Submarine into Tangents. My River Critters are making a guest appearance on some salvaged wood home decor. Here is a sneak preview of the action: