Claire’s Colouring Page: Steller Sea Lions

Claire and her husband Adam reside in the small coastal town of Tofino British Columbia. You can find her Saturdays from late May to early October at the Tofino Public Market in the Village Green from 10-2pm.

Living down on the harbour the early spring brings a few rather large and noisy neighbours. Steller Sealions are often hanging out near the commercial and sport fishing docks hoping for some scraps. Unfortunately they can be quite aggressive, and have been known to impatiently nip at the heels of guides and challenge dogs. It is so important to remember these are WILD animals and although “cute”, they can be hundreds of pounds in size and shouldn’t be fed… or teased for selfies (yes, I have seen it). By the time the summer rolls around they are found on the rocky shores just a quick boat ride away… still barking and yelling at each other, eating fish and making babies.
To colour Steller Sealions, download here!

Claire Watson’s Bio:

Being raised on the coast of Vancouver Island, I was immersed in the natural culture of the ocean early in life. I had many opportunities to travel and explore by sea much of the coastline of North America mostly by sailboat or salmon packer in which I developed a deep connection and admiration for this coast. The rugged shores, ocean swells, hardy forest fringes, mountain vistas, starry nights, dynamic daily changes in light and weather, secluded beaches… a rugged, yet fragile landscape makes up the environment I call home. We are all tethered to nature and must respect who and what we are, and this in essence has become the inspiration behind my work.

I work primarily in pen and ink and watercolour – the ability to control the fine line work detail but then let it go with the unpredictable nature of watercolour is something I can identify with. I have also been enjoying acrylic and tackling the surfaces of Surfboards, Skateboards and hats when the weather is right and I can work outside (the lack of a studio has me getting creative with my small spaces)! My illustrations have been featured to promote many of the popular large events and organizations of the Pacific Rim Coast including the Pacific Rim Whale Festival (2015), Tofino Food and Wine Festival (2016), and the Pacific Rim Arts Society (PRAS) Summer Festival (2015 and 2016). I also volunteer my design and illustration services for Surfrider Pacific Rim and Clayoquot CleanUp, and am on the board of directors for the Tofino Arts Council. Clients and collaborations include Patagonia, HSBC, Natures Path Organic Foods, Tofitian, Tourism Ucluelet, District of Tofino amongst others.

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Claire and her husband Adam reside in the small coastal town of Tofino British Columbia. You can find her Saturdays from late May to early October at the Tofino Public Market in the Village Green from 10-2pm.