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So excited to share the incredible group art exhibition I was apart of in collaboration with three incredible artists @mattporteous , @gavinjohnsonart and @astro_nicole at the @comohotels! Thank you so much to @oceanculturelife , @spaceforartfoundation and @spacefabworld for making this happen!

A very special moment was being apart to show @cmduke16 Apollo 16 Astronaut, the 10th and youngest man to walk on the moon my Cosmic Lover painting. A piece of art inspired by the wonders of Sea & Space 🌊✨

A magical evening being able to share my art amongst others, from influential people in the ocean and space industry, @nasa Astronauts and many inspiring and beautiful humans!

Loved sharing the space with my good friend @astro_nicole, who is an amazing artist, @nasa astronaut and co-founder of the @spaceforartfoundation. Your space suits covered in children’s art is inspiring and gives me hope!

A big thank you to @xtina_korp and @tamsinraine for always working so hard, you are creating real change with your work - I appreciate you both 🙏🏼

Yay my babies made it to the walls of London 🥳

📷 @liamswebb

So excited to share the incredible group art exhibition I was apart of in collaboration with three incredible artists @mattporteous , @gavinjohnsonart and @astro_nicole at the @comohotels! Thank you so much to @oceanculturelife , @spaceforartfoundation and @spacefabworld for making this happen!

A very special moment was being apart to show @cmduke16 Apollo 16 Astronaut, the 10th and youngest man to walk on the moon my Cosmic Lover painting. A piece of art inspired by the wonders of Sea & Space 🌊✨

A magical evening being able to share my art amongst others, from influential people in the ocean and space industry, @nasa Astronauts and many inspiring and beautiful humans!

Loved sharing the space with my good friend @astro_nicole, who is an amazing artist, @nasa astronaut and co-founder of the @spaceforartfoundation. Your space suits covered in children’s art is inspiring and gives me hope!

A big thank you to @xtina_korp and @tamsinraine for always working so hard, you are creating real change with your work - I appreciate you both 🙏🏼

Yay my babies made it to the walls of London 🥳

📷 @liamswebb

Do you know what a Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera is?

🦈 This incredible creature is also known as a Ghost shark and is apart of the Ratfish family.

🦈 Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera can be found in the Pacific and Southern oceans deep sea, living at depths of 600 to 2000 metres!

🦈 We actually don’t know alot about this creature, and most of our research comes from deep sea trawlers as they sadly get caught as bycatch.

🦈 Something that I find very fitting to the 200 Sharks project is this creature’s scientific name, Hydrolagus trolli, is named after the artist @Ray.troll. He creates awesome artworks to raise awareness of the ratfish family, really recommend going and checking out his art!

🦈 Now you know a little bit more about this very misunderstood creature! Please comment down below if you know any other facts about Chimaeras!

🎨About the Project:
🦈The 200 Sharks series is an ambitious social media campaign illustrating 200 Chondrichthyans - sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, to raise awareness of these incredible creatures. Every 60 seconds, 200 sharks vanish from our oceans. Through illustration, I explore their habitats, behaviours, biology, and diversity, aiming to inspire over 1 million people to see them in a new light and take action to protect these vital ocean guardians.

💙To support the 200 Sharks project, hit the link in my bio! For every order, £3 is donated to @kebersamaan_untuk_lautan to aid their work with fishers in safely releasing critically endangered sharks and rays.

#oceanartist #200sharks #sharkconservation #oceanart #sharkart #marinebiology #illustration #chimaera

Do you know what a Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera is?

🦈 This incredible creature is also known as a Ghost shark and is apart of the Ratfish family.

🦈 Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera can be found in the Pacific and Southern oceans deep sea, living at depths of 600 to 2000 metres!

🦈 We actually don’t know alot about this creature, and most of our research comes from deep sea trawlers as they sadly get caught as bycatch.

🦈 Something that I find very fitting to the 200 Sharks project is this creature’s scientific name, Hydrolagus trolli, is named after the artist @Ray.troll. He creates awesome artworks to raise awareness of the ratfish family, really recommend going and checking out his art!

🦈 Now you know a little bit more about this very misunderstood creature! Please comment down below if you know any other facts about Chimaeras!

🎨About the Project:
🦈The 200 Sharks series is an ambitious social media campaign illustrating 200 Chondrichthyans - sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, to raise awareness of these incredible creatures. Every 60 seconds, 200 sharks vanish from our oceans. Through illustration, I explore their habitats, behaviours, biology, and diversity, aiming to inspire over 1 million people to see them in a new light and take action to protect these vital ocean guardians.

💙To support the 200 Sharks project, hit the link in my bio! For every order, £3 is donated to @kebersamaan_untuk_lautan to aid their work with fishers in safely releasing critically endangered sharks and rays.

#oceanartist #200sharks #sharkconservation #oceanart #sharkart #marinebiology #illustration #chimaera

I’m excited to finally share that my 200 Sharks project has made it to the front cover of the latest issue of @scubadivingmag in collaboration with @paditv! The feature includes an incredible four double-page spreads filled with illustrations and stories of sharks and rays, created to spark emotion and connection.

By blending writing, visual art, and QR codes that link to my videos, we hope to shine a much-needed spotlight on some of the most misunderstood and underrepresented creatures on the planet.

🎨About the Project:
The 200 Sharks series is an ambitious social media campaign illustrating 200 Chondrichthyans - sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, to raise awareness of these incredible creatures. Every 60 seconds, 200 sharks vanish from our oceans. Through illustration, I explore their habitats, behaviours, biology, and diversity, aiming to inspire over 1 million people to see them in a new light and take action to protect these vital ocean guardians.

Did you know - Sharks are older than trees, they’ve been swimming in our oceans for over 450 million years, that’s older than dinosaurs! We’ve wiped out over 70% of global shark populations, killing 100 million sharks every year!They’re apex predators, ruling the top of the food chain and keeping the whole ecosystem in balance.

Every second breath you take comes from the ocean. We need sharks to keep our oceans healthy. If sharks disappear, the ocean suffers, and so do we.

💙 Thank you @scubadivingmag and @paditv for helping me spread the #200sharks message to your audience!

✏️ Editor @ariellasimke - It has been a pleasure working with you again!!

🎨 Graphic designer @movizualsorlando

Let’s work together:
✉️ francescapageart@gmail.com
🌏 www.francescapageart.com

#illustration #sharks #procreate #editorialillustrator #marineconservation #oceanartist

I’m excited to finally share that my 200 Sharks project has made it to the front cover of the latest issue of @scubadivingmag in collaboration with @paditv! The feature includes an incredible four double-page spreads filled with illustrations and stories of sharks and rays, created to spark emotion and connection.

By blending writing, visual art, and QR codes that link to my videos, we hope to shine a much-needed spotlight on some of the most misunderstood and underrepresented creatures on the planet.

🎨About the Project:
The 200 Sharks series is an ambitious social media campaign illustrating 200 Chondrichthyans - sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, to raise awareness of these incredible creatures. Every 60 seconds, 200 sharks vanish from our oceans. Through illustration, I explore their habitats, behaviours, biology, and diversity, aiming to inspire over 1 million people to see them in a new light and take action to protect these vital ocean guardians.

Did you know - Sharks are older than trees, they’ve been swimming in our oceans for over 450 million years, that’s older than dinosaurs! We’ve wiped out over 70% of global shark populations, killing 100 million sharks every year!They’re apex predators, ruling the top of the food chain and keeping the whole ecosystem in balance.

Every second breath you take comes from the ocean. We need sharks to keep our oceans healthy. If sharks disappear, the ocean suffers, and so do we.

💙 Thank you @scubadivingmag and @paditv for helping me spread the #200sharks message to your audience!

✏️ Editor @ariellasimke - It has been a pleasure working with you again!!

🎨 Graphic designer @movizualsorlando

Let’s work together:
✉️ francescapageart@gmail.com
🌏 www.francescapageart.com

#illustration #sharks #procreate #editorialillustrator #marineconservation #oceanartist

Would you get in the water with a Basking Shark?!

Would you get in the water with a Basking Shark?!

I had the privilege to talk in front of an incredible room of change makers, storytellers, @nasa Astronauts and tech giants, all on a mission to use our unique skills to help save our planet. Our fragile blue planetary home, spinning in space! Thank you to the incredible team at @oceanculturelife, @spacefabworld and @spaceforartfoundation for holding such a powerful event and allowing me to speak on stage along with many inspiring people! This event has given me hope for the future of this incredible planet we get to call home!

Big thank you to the partners in purpose @tamsinraine, @mattporteous, @xtina_korp and @astro_nicole - you all inspire me and its people like you that give me hope for the future! Crew mates not passengers 💙

More to come!!

🎥 Big thank you to @liamswebb for the filming and @mattporteous for the photo 🙏🏼

#oceanartist #sharkconservation #oceanconservation #storytelling #oceanculturelife

I had the privilege to talk in front of an incredible room of change makers, storytellers, @nasa Astronauts and tech giants, all on a mission to use our unique skills to help save our planet. Our fragile blue planetary home, spinning in space! Thank you to the incredible team at @oceanculturelife, @spacefabworld and @spaceforartfoundation for holding such a powerful event and allowing me to speak on stage along with many inspiring people! This event has given me hope for the future of this incredible planet we get to call home!

Big thank you to the partners in purpose @tamsinraine, @mattporteous, @xtina_korp and @astro_nicole - you all inspire me and its people like you that give me hope for the future! Crew mates not passengers 💙

More to come!!

🎥 Big thank you to @liamswebb for the filming and @mattporteous for the photo 🙏🏼

#oceanartist #sharkconservation #oceanconservation #storytelling #oceanculturelife

Incoming new paintings…. of course they glow 🤫🎨✨

Incoming new paintings…. of course they glow 🤫🎨✨

Have you ever heard of a Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera?

Have you ever heard of a Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera?

Do you know what a Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera is?

🦈 This incredible creature is also known as a Ghost shark and is apart of the Ratfish family.

🦈 Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera can be found in the Pacific and Southern oceans deep sea, living at depths of 600 to 2000 metres!

🦈 We actually don’t know alot about this creature, and most of our research comes from deep sea trawlers as they sadly get caught as bycatch.

🦈 Something that I find very fitting to the 200 Sharks project is this creature’s scientific name, Hydrolagus trolli, is named after the artist @Ray.troll. He creates awesome artworks to raise awareness of the ratfish family, really recommend going and checking out his art!

🦈 Now you know a little bit more about this very misunderstood creature! Please comment down below if you know any other facts about Chimaeras!

🎨About the Project:
🦈The 200 Sharks series is an ambitious social media campaign illustrating 200 Chondrichthyans - sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, to raise awareness of these incredible creatures. Every 60 seconds, 200 sharks vanish from our oceans. Through illustration, I explore their habitats, behaviours, biology, and diversity, aiming to inspire over 1 million people to see them in a new light and take action to protect these vital ocean guardians.

💙To support the 200 Sharks project, hit the link in my bio! For every order, £3 is donated to @kebersamaan_untuk_lautan to aid their work with fishers in safely releasing critically endangered sharks and rays.

#oceanartist #200sharks #sharkconservation #oceanart #sharkart #marinebiology #illustration #chimaera

Do you know what a Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera is?

🦈 This incredible creature is also known as a Ghost shark and is apart of the Ratfish family.

🦈 Pointy Nose Blue Chimaera can be found in the Pacific and Southern oceans deep sea, living at depths of 600 to 2000 metres!

🦈 We actually don’t know alot about this creature, and most of our research comes from deep sea trawlers as they sadly get caught as bycatch.

🦈 Something that I find very fitting to the 200 Sharks project is this creature’s scientific name, Hydrolagus trolli, is named after the artist @Ray.troll. He creates awesome artworks to raise awareness of the ratfish family, really recommend going and checking out his art!

🦈 Now you know a little bit more about this very misunderstood creature! Please comment down below if you know any other facts about Chimaeras!

🎨About the Project:
🦈The 200 Sharks series is an ambitious social media campaign illustrating 200 Chondrichthyans - sharks, skates, rays, and chimaeras, to raise awareness of these incredible creatures. Every 60 seconds, 200 sharks vanish from our oceans. Through illustration, I explore their habitats, behaviours, biology, and diversity, aiming to inspire over 1 million people to see them in a new light and take action to protect these vital ocean guardians.

💙To support the 200 Sharks project, hit the link in my bio! For every order, £3 is donated to @kebersamaan_untuk_lautan to aid their work with fishers in safely releasing critically endangered sharks and rays.

#oceanartist #200sharks #sharkconservation #oceanart #sharkart #marinebiology #illustration #chimaera

I have some exciting news! I am @oceanicpreservationsociety FEATURED ARTIST for the next 6 months! I’m so excited to continue my commitment to protecting our ocean through the power of art 🎨

I will be donating 15% of the profits from my shop @fpc_art in my new OPS Collection to the incredible conservation efforts at @oceanicpreservationsociety x @racingextinction - LINK IN BIO

Let’s make Art, protect our ocean and make meaningful change, together 🙏🏼

📽️ Filmed and edited by @liamswebb
📷 My photography page @francescapagephoto

#conservation #oceanconservation #oceanart #oceanartist #myocean

I have some exciting news! I am @oceanicpreservationsociety FEATURED ARTIST for the next 6 months! I’m so excited to continue my commitment to protecting our ocean through the power of art 🎨

I will be donating 15% of the profits from my shop @fpc_art in my new OPS Collection to the incredible conservation efforts at @oceanicpreservationsociety x @racingextinction - LINK IN BIO

Let’s make Art, protect our ocean and make meaningful change, together 🙏🏼

📽️ Filmed and edited by @liamswebb
📷 My photography page @francescapagephoto

#conservation #oceanconservation #oceanart #oceanartist #myocean

What do you call this beautiful shark?

🎨 Created on @procreate

What do you call this beautiful shark?

🎨 Created on @procreate

What do you call this shark?

What do you call this shark?

Proud of my latest article and infographic illustration with @scubadivingmag ‘A Lobster’s Tale’, which is out now in their Feb Issue! I had a lot of fun writing and illustrating the conservation column about the amazing work run by the @padstowlobster

🦞Thousands of inch-long, perfectly formed baby lobsters swirl in their miniature worlds. These tiny lives represent a pioneering approach to preventative conservation led by the National Lobster Hatchery (NLH) in Padstow, Cornwall. Since 2000, the NLH has championed European lobster by collaborating with Cornish fishers, scientists, and local businesses, creating a ripple effect of positive change along the Cornish coastline.

Loved visiting NLH last summer, seeing the amazing work they do and then coming up with the story and illustration in my studio.

✏️ Editor @ariellasimke - It has been a pleasure working with you again and looking forward to sharing our future work!!

🎨 Hi, I’m Francesca Page a multidisciplinary artist, photojournalist, underwater photographer, illustrator, writer and ocean explorer. I love to combine my passion for visual storytelling with conservation to connect people to the natural world. I believe art has the power to save this planet!

Let’s work together:
✉️ francescapageart@gmail.com
🌏 www.francescapageart.com

#illustration #inforgraphic #lobster #procreate #editorialillustrator #marineconservation #oceanartist

Proud of my latest article and infographic illustration with @scubadivingmag ‘A Lobster’s Tale’, which is out now in their Feb Issue! I had a lot of fun writing and illustrating the conservation column about the amazing work run by the @padstowlobster

🦞Thousands of inch-long, perfectly formed baby lobsters swirl in their miniature worlds. These tiny lives represent a pioneering approach to preventative conservation led by the National Lobster Hatchery (NLH) in Padstow, Cornwall. Since 2000, the NLH has championed European lobster by collaborating with Cornish fishers, scientists, and local businesses, creating a ripple effect of positive change along the Cornish coastline.

Loved visiting NLH last summer, seeing the amazing work they do and then coming up with the story and illustration in my studio.

✏️ Editor @ariellasimke - It has been a pleasure working with you again and looking forward to sharing our future work!!

🎨 Hi, I’m Francesca Page a multidisciplinary artist, photojournalist, underwater photographer, illustrator, writer and ocean explorer. I love to combine my passion for visual storytelling with conservation to connect people to the natural world. I believe art has the power to save this planet!

Let’s work together:
✉️ francescapageart@gmail.com
🌏 www.francescapageart.com

#illustration #inforgraphic #lobster #procreate #editorialillustrator #marineconservation #oceanartist

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