Watching a baby turtle (known as a "hatchling") struggle out of the nest and make its way to the water is an emotional experience. Everything from footprints to driftwood and crabs are obstacles.
Have you had the chance to actually see this in action?
It's estimated that only 1 in 1,000 hatchlings will survive to adulthood. They use the natural light on the horizon to guide them to the ocean!
The Great Barrier Reef is home to six of the world’s seven species of marine turtles. A number of these are seriously threatened by a diverse range of natural and, more significantly, human induced factors.
I’m really excited about this artwork, as I’ll be partnering with Cairns Turtle Rehabilitation Centre (CTRC). They are a voluntary non-profit organisation dedicated to the rehabilitation of sick and injured turtles. When you purchase one of these artworks, you won’t just be supporting me, but 20% of all proceeds will be going towards CTRC and the work that goes on there.
| Graphite & Charcoal limited, signed series /200 |