Algae and Abalone

This piece shows the relationship between algae and White Abalone. The algae shown in this piece are either part of the abalone diet, habitat, or something that is found on their shell like the coralline algae. The second painting was the practice before the final.
Cleaned up on Photoshop

"Algae and Abalone in Harmony"
Mixed marine algae and white abalone (Haliotis sorenseni)
Watercolor and gouache on cold press paper 2026

"Algae Feast"
Turkish towel (Chondracanthus exasperatus), Pacific dulse (Palmaria mollis), oarweed (Laminaria farlowii), giant kelp (Macrocystis pyrifera)
Watercolor on cold press paper, labels in Illustrator 2026