Inspired by the Sea
So many people have been inspired by the sea. There are millions of stories, novels, poems,songs, paintings, and musical scores that have been inspired by the untamed beauty of the sea. From musicians like Jimmy Buffett to painters such as Wyland, the sea has moved them to create some of the most amazing masterpieces of all time. I would like to share a few of those with you.
Wyland
Perhaps the most famous artist to capture the beauty of the deep blue is Wyland. Wyland is not only an artist, but he is one of the world's leading advocates for marine life conservation. Wyland is an accomplished painter, sculptor, photographer, writer and SCUBA diver. His artwork can be seen in galleries all over the world. Click the link below to learn more about Wyland and view some of his artwork. http://www.wyland.com/
Jimmy Buffett
Jimmy Buffett is always on the tip of the tongue when speaking of the sea. Buffett is a singer/songwriter conservationist who has sold millions of albums to his fans known as "Parrot heads" since the late 1970's. Buffett's music reminds us all that we should be lying on a beach on some tropical island, soaking up the sun with a drink in hand and not a worry in sight. His most famous song to date is "Margaritaville" which is also the name of his successful worldwide restaurant chain where one can get the signature "Cheeseburger in Paradise" for lunch. Click the link below to learn more about Jimmy Buffett and his infamous beach bum lifestyle.
http://www.buffettworld.com/
http://www.buffettworld.com/
John Steinbeck and Edward Ricketts
Perhaps one of the most famous tales of the sea comes from the American author John Steinbeck. Steinbeck actually toured the Sea of Cortez with Monterey Bay local marine biologist / naturalist Edward Ricketts. After the tour, Steinbeck was so inspired by the beauty of what he saw in the sea, that he wrote his infamous novel, "The Log from the Sea of Cortez". After the tour, Steinbeck remained an advocate and conservationist for the Pacific Coast. Click the link below to learn more about Edward Rickett's and John Steinbeck's journey together.
http://www.seaofcortez.org/
http://www.seaofcortez.org/
Jacques Yves Cousteau
How could one think of SCUBA diving and not think of this man? The French-born Jacques Cousteau is the pioneer of modern day marine biology, underwater photography, and SCUBA diving. Cousteau has wowed millions of viewers since the early 1970's with his stunning underwater videos for the National Geographic Society. His footage depictions of the Red Sea and the Blue hole of Beliz have made him famous. Cousteau led many advancements in the field of marine biology the most important being the aqualung. The aqualung is the primitive version of SCUBA. Please click the link below to view more about the Cousteau society and the wonderful world of SCUBA diving.
http://www.cousteau.org/
http://www.cousteau.org/
So have you ever been inspired by the ocean? What is something that you may have created while watching the waves lap up around your feet? Take a few moments today to watch a documentary on the sea, sit by the sea (if you can), or listen to music with waves gently lapping in the background on a sound machine. How does it make you feel? What do you feel like doing? Pick up a pencil and paper and see what happens!!!!! BE CREATIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!