Delphine Mestdagh
@delphine-art.bsky.social
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Belgian artist who's been enchanted by the ocean. Love bridging Art&Science!
#sciart
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Unseen Ocean Collective
6 days ago
Looooooove this Paragorgia!! πππ
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
2 days ago
We are kicking off our ArtSea Matchmaking program next Monday, October 13th! Already 21 teams are matched - more pending - and we are very excited to meet you all β‘οΈ Check your emails for all details and the zoom links. See you soon!
#artsea
#artseamatchmaking
#dsbsoc
#sciart
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
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D. Allan Drummond
17 days ago
For
#TrilobiteTuesday
, hereβs the aptly named Kayserops megaspina, a Devonian trilobite. First printed in castable resin, then cast in sterling silver and oxidized to yield blue highlights. Sculpted from scratch, no scans.
#paleoart
#sciart
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Hi! I wanted to share these first
#coloringpages
that I made for an upcoming project π They all show
#deepseacreatures
living in the
#ClarionClippertonZone
Would you like to see more? Let me know!
20 days ago
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Kierstin Keller
about 1 month ago
Hello from Juneau, Alaska! Here you will find alpine-to-ocean illustrations and art by me (Kierstin). I hope to spark interest in the natural world around us, and make science approachable for all ages ποΈπ²ππ¦ You can also follow me here: X @gsstudios907 IG @golden.spiral.studios
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Unseen Ocean Collective
23 days ago
Canβt wait to have this painting hung at the Swedish Biodiversity symposium as part of our first group show!
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Unseen Ocean Collective
26 days ago
Welcome to the Unseen Ocean! Our all female team is bringing
#deepsea
#fineart
and
#science
to international public venues in 2025-26. We believe that everyone should be shown the beauty of the
#deep-sea
and are committed to widening the scope of
#scicomm
! π‘
#deepocean
#marinebiology
#art
#coral
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The Deep-Sea Podcast
24 days ago
Could the
#megalodon
still be out there, hiding in the deep ocean trenches? π¦ We speak with
#paleontologist
π¦ and
#cryptozoologist
Tyler GreenfieId about his work on megalodon. Listen to the full episode and wider reading here:
www.deepseapod.com/episodes/062...
πΈChallenger Expedition
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Meghan Jones
about 1 month ago
Finished! Shrimp and Decorator Crab buddies in a big beautiful sponge. If you look close you can see that the shrimp is expecting some little shrimplings with eggs in her belly. This painting is for
@unseenocean.bsky.social
shows in 2025-2026
#deepsea
#deepseacreatures
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#deepocean
#marinebiology
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
30 days ago
MEET OUR ARTISTS Nicole Pittoors
www.etsy.com/shop/Beyondt...
Fauna of the Deep Digital Illustration - 2023 Read more about Nicole in the ALT-text! Follow
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
and visit
dsbsoc.org
for more science!
#sciart
#sciartist
#marinebiology
#deepsea
#contemporaryart
#digitalartist
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
about 1 month ago
β¨ Matchmaking in progressβ¦ β¨ Over 90 artists and scientists (!) signed up, and are now being paired to spark new creative collaborations. Stay tuned β and check your inbox if you signed-up!
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
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Moku Art Studio
about 1 month ago
Did you miss the last Reef Chat? Not to worry, you can watch the recording here:
www.mokuartstudio.com/reef-chats
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Hi! Check this out! π
www.mokuartstudio.com/reef-chats#d...
I'm proud to be in this video, talking with marine biologist Gaya about deepsea mining and at the same time showing my artwork π Thanks to
@mokuartstudio.bsky.social
Not to pat myself on the back, but I really recommend this video π
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Reef Chats | Moku Art Studio
https://www.mokuartstudio.com/reef-chats#deepseamining
about 1 month ago
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Meghan Jones
2 months ago
Friends! Iβm so excited to share that our Unseen Oceans collective just received a Spokane Arts grant to fund a 10 day art and science program in Spokane WA! You can read more here:
spokanearts.org/grantees/the...
@planulara.bsky.social
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#deepsea
#deepseacreatures
#deepocean
#art
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The Unseen Ocean Collective - Spokane Arts
The Unseen Ocean Collective receives support from the Spokane Arts Grant Awards (SAGA) in its second round of funding in 2025
https://spokanearts.org/grantees/the-unseen-ocean-collective/
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
2 months ago
Do you want to collaborate across disciplines? Hoping to create engaging outreach and interdisciplinary work that resonates far beyond science? Join us: one month left to sign up for ArtSea Matchmaking!
#sciart
#deepsea
#marinebiology
#dsbsoc
#oceanart
#scicomm
#artseamatch
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
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Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
4 months ago
Bringing together deep-sea knowledge, art and public engagement, weβve been working with Chilean artist
#PayoSochting
to create large-scale βDeep Diveβ murals, showcasing the natural wonders of seamounts across the world π¨
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
4 months ago
π¨π¬ CALLING ALL ARTISTS & DEEP-SEA SCIENTISTS! π‘ Open to ALL artists & scientists β¨π Deadline: August 31 β¨π Apply via the short form in our bio / link below! π
forms.gle/SftLbez3ML2j...
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
4 months ago
COMING SOON!! π¨ ArtSea Matchmakingπ¬ Curious about this project? We will soon tell you all about it! Please stay tuned!! π Launch: This Wednesday June 25th
#DeepSeaArt
#SciArtCollab
#DSBSoc
#ArtScience
#DeepSeaBiology
#OceanInspiration
#Interdisciplinary
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
4 months ago
π Happy World Ocean Day! Today we celebrate the beauty, mystery, and importance of our oceans β and the creative power of collaboration. Art made by (from top to bottom, from left to right): Autun Purser Jessica Eggers Ivan Voltski Carlos Hiller Folco Soffietti Lily Simonson
#WorldOceanDay
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Steven Gawoski
5 months ago
Diatomaceous Earth 2 5/2018 13 X 13 inches [33 X 33 cm] Colored Pencil on Paper
#sciart
#gawoski
#plankton
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Hi! Me again, posting another oilpainted fish for
#SundayFishSketch
An oilpainting of a Gigantura... Hope you like it! If you do, check out
www.delphinemestdagh.be
to see all my paintings π Love to hear from you in the comments
#sciart
#deepsea
5 months ago
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Hi y'all! I wanted to share this painting I made some time ago for
#MerMay
Hope you like it π
5 months ago
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Delphine Mestdagh
Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
6 months ago
MEET OUR ARTISTS Lily Simonson
@oldgenres.bsky.social
Be welcome to visit
lilysimonson.com
to see more of Lisaβs work. For more about
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
, please follow our main account and visit
dsbsoc.org
#artandscience
#bridgingartandscience
#triptych
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
6 months ago
MEET OUR ARTISTS Today we present Siena McKim with her acrylic painting Deepstaria's Dance. Read more about this beautiful artwork and about Siena in the ALT-Text. Follow our main account
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
for more about us! Visit
dsbsoc.org
for more Art & Science!
#deepsea
#contemporaryart
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MBARI
7 months ago
Floating through inner space β¨οΈ This species of jellyfish, Poralia rufescens, is one most people will never see. It lives deep below the sea surface to thousands of meters and is usually seen floating near the seafloor, sometimes we see hundreds of them on an ROV dive!β
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MBARI
11 months ago
MBARI researchers have discovered a remarkable new species of sea slug in the deep sea. Nicknamed the "mystery mollusc," the nudibranch Bathydevius caudactylus swims through the midnight zone and lights up with brilliant bioluminescence. Learn more:
www.mbari.org/news/mbari-r...
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MBARI researchers discover remarkable new species of swimming sea slug β’ MBARI
A new nudibranch species is the first known to inhabit the oceanβs midnight zone and has unique adaptations for life in this environment.
https://www.mbari.org/news/mbari-researchers-discover-remarkable-new-swimming-sea-slug-in-the-deep-sea
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
7 months ago
MEET OUR ARTISTS πππ Folco Soffietti With a mixed media artwork βTo the bottom of thingsβ, a mesmerizing piece about life continuing and events unfolding on the seabed. You can find an artist statement in the ALT-text π Follow us and our main account
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
for more art & science
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Hi everybody! Introducing my Greenland Shark for
#sundayfishsketch
I hope you like it βΊοΈ If you do, let me know, I love hearing from you! You can see all my artwork on my website
www.delphinemestdagh.be
7 months ago
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
7 months ago
Introducing Dexter Davis, a deep-sea biologist interested in communicating his science through art. His work is inspired by traditional taxonomic plates - such as this beautiful illustration of characteristic hydrothermal vent fauna of the East Pacific Rise.
#dsbsoc
#sciart
#dsbs
#dsbsart
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
7 months ago
MEET OUR ARTISTS VΓ©ronique Robigou
www.oceanetterrastudio.com
For more information about DSBSoc, follow our main account
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
or visit our website
dsbsoc.org
#artandscience
#sciart
#sciartist
#deepsea
#deepseartist
#contemporaryartist
#contemporarypainter
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Meghan Jones
8 months ago
Finished- last month? I think? been busy since the book deadline is in 11 days- Super Giant Amphipods - love how many colors one can find in reflective white shells under bright lights π
#SciArt
#deepsea
#deepseacreatures
#unusualocean
#supergiantamphipods
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Meghan Jones
8 months ago
Cold seep community painting- I was thinking this would make a nice back cover for the book. My fav is the anemone because itβs so dramatic and was fun to paint. 16x20 acrylic on canvas
#SciArt
#deepsea
#deepseacreatures
#coldseep
#acrylicpainting
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Meghan Jones
8 months ago
Hey! Iβm Meghan, a lifelong artist; painter and drawer. The deep ocean has my heart and I adore painting unusual critters you donβt usually hear about β€οΈ Iβm contracted for writing and illustrating a deep ocean childrenβs book releasing in 2026. I also use deep ocean images in my personal work.
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Happy
#sundayfishsketch
!! This is my anglerfish I painted a couple of years ago... Hope you like it π Check out all my deep sea and microworld paintings on my website
www.delphinemestdagh.be
Love to hear from you π
8 months ago
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
8 months ago
βΕuvre OcΓ©aneβ is an amazing collaboration between two DSBSoc-artists we introduced earlier: Sylvie Salmon and ValΓ©rie Ferchaud. 210 x 120 cm Acrylic paint and ink on poster wall by Sylvie Salmon Porcelain By ValΓ©rie Ferchaud
#sciart
#porcelain
#contemporary
#deepsea
#marinebiology
#ceramist
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
8 months ago
MEET OUR ARTISTS Today: Sylvie Salmon
www.ssd.bzh
There is more about the artist in the ALT-text π Follow our main account
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
#artandscience
#sciart
#sciartist
#marinebiology
#deepsea
#deepseartist
#contemporaryart
#contemporaryartist
#contemporarypainter
#bridgingartandscience
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
8 months ago
MEET OUR ARTISTS ValΓ©rie Ferchaud For more about ValΓ©rie, our DSBSoc-artists and all about deep sea- science, please visit
dsbsoc.org
and follow our main account
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
#sciart
#ceramics
#contemporary
#marinebiology
#polychaete
#worm
#dsobsoc
(Artist statement in ALT-text)
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Sarah Faulwetter
8 months ago
Beautiful! I have painted a few lionfish myself in the past and find them very difficult, yours turned out amazing!
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Steven Gawoski
8 months ago
Abyssal Accumulate 3/2016 22 X 28 inches [55.9 X 71.1 cm] Graphite on Paper
#sciart
#gawoski
#plankton
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Jennifer Clausen
8 months ago
An old illustration of a Paddlefish for today's
#SundayFishSketch
in honor of the MN AFS 2025 meeting next week. I will have a table there. If anyone is going, feel free to stop by and say hi!
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I'm happy to be here on
#sundayfishsketch
Presenting my dragonfish π I hope you like it! You can visit my website and see all of my deep sea paintings! =>
www.delphinemestdagh.be
#marinebiology
#sciart
#deepsea
#oilpainting
#scientificillustration
8 months ago
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Colpizen
8 months ago
π€ Sleeping standing stones
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8 months ago
Join the
#BlueSkyArtShow
Saturday February 8, 2025 the theme is
#Reflections
Plan all week then on Saturday show us your photos, paintings, drawings, poems, microficiton, pottery, knitting, or anything that fits. Post as long as it's Saturday where you are. Links to feed, guidelines and more below
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Danna Staaf
9 months ago
did you know there's a squid named Brachioteuthis beanii ππ¦π‘
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
8 months ago
Hi!
#17DSBS
ended a while ago, but we still wanted to show some pictures! Here's a small retrospective of our first Art&Science experience in Hong Kong π₯π₯π₯ Follow our main account for more science
@dsbsoc.bsky.social
#deepsea
#deepseaart
#sciart
#scientificillustration
#marinebiology
#artshow
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Jennifer Clausen
8 months ago
A very off-theme
#SundayFishSketch
this week (as per usual): my continued progress on a Lovely Hatchetfish.
#SciArt
#Art
#Fish
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Hi y'all and an awesome
#sundayfishsketch
π π Showing the amazing blobfish π Hope you like it, if you do, let me know π
#deepsea
#oilpainting
#sciart
#marinebiology
#blobfish
8 months ago
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Deep-Sea Biology Society Arts
8 months ago
Introducing our next DSBS artist - Freya Hammar -
@freylaverse.bsky.social
with a digital illustration of the weedy sea dragon, which cannot be found in the deep-sea but is cute nonetheless! ποΈ
#dsbs
#sciart
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Hi all π I wanted to jump back into posting and introduce my Vampire squid! It has passed by earlier in reposts of
@dsbsoc-arts.bsky.social
But it kind of deserves a lot of attention, I think it's so pretty!! Hope you like it too! Kindly π
#squid
#deepsea
#oilpainting
#sciart
#marinebiology
8 months ago
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