Mediterranean Sea Collection
14.5×21.5 cm
A familiar inhabitant of the Mediterranean Sea, the common octopus is known for its eight arms, curiosity, and remarkable ability to change colour and blend into its surroundings.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the common octopus, celebrating one of the Mediterranean’s most fascinating marine animals.
Species: Common Octopus
Scientific name: Octopus vulgaris
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Octopus vulgaris is printed on the back of the card — connecting the illustration to the real species that inspired it.
While globally classified as Least Concern, the common octopus still depends on healthy marine habitats. It is a reminder of the rich life beneath the Mediterranean’s surface and the importance of caring for the sea.
Mediterranean Sea Collection
14.5×21.5 cm
With its streamlined body and bright yellow fins, the yellowfin tuna is built for life in the open ocean. It travels through tropical and subtropical seas, often swimming long distances beneath the surface.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the yellowfin tuna, celebrating the beauty and movement of this remarkable fish.
Species: Yellowfin Tuna
Scientific name: Thunnus albacares
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Thunnus albacares is printed on the back of the card — connecting the illustration to the real species that inspired it.
While globally classified as Least Concern, some yellowfin tuna populations face heavy fishing pressure. Its story reminds us that healthy oceans depend on careful management, even for species found across much of the world.
Mediterranean Sea Collection
14.5 x 21.5cm
With its warm pink-red colouring and silvery scales, the red porgy is a beautiful sea bream found in the Mediterranean Sea. It lives near the seabed, among rocky areas, seagrass beds, and sandy habitats.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the red porgy, celebrating the colour and variety of Mediterranean marine life.
Species: Red Porgy (Common Sea Bream)
Scientific name: Pagrus pagrus
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Pagrus pagrus is printed on the back of the card — connecting the illustration to the real species that inspired it.
While classified as Least Concern, this sea bream still depends on healthy marine habitats and carefully managed fisheries. Its story is a reminder of the life beneath the Mediterranean’s surface and the importance of caring for the sea.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Atlantic Herring, celebrating one of the most recognisable species of our local waters.
Species: Atlantic Herring
Scientific name: Clupea harengus
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Clupea harengus is printed on the back of the card — connecting the illustration to the real species that inspired it.
While globally classified as Least Concern, herring populations can still be affected by fishing pressure and changes in the marine environment — a reminder that even familiar species depend on healthy and carefully managed seas.
A familiar sight in the North Sea, the Atlantic Herring is a small, silvery fish that travels in large schools beneath the surface. For centuries, herring has played an important role in the relationship between people and the North Sea, particularly in Dutch coastal culture and fishing traditions.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Atlantic Herring, celebrating one of the most recognisable species of our local waters.
Species: Atlantic Herring
Scientific name: Clupea harengus
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Clupea harengus is printed on the back of the card — connecting the illustration to the real species that inspired it.
While globally classified as Least Concern, herring populations can still be affected by fishing pressure and changes in the marine environment — a reminder that even familiar species depend on healthy and carefully managed seas.
A familiar treasure of the North Sea coast, the Blue Mussel can be found clustered along rocks, piers and shorelines, quietly filtering the seawater around it.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Blue Mussel, celebrating one of those small pieces of marine life we so often encounter by the sea.
Species: Blue Mussel
Scientific name: Mytilus edulis
IUCN Red List status: Not Evaluated (NE)
The Latin name Mytilus edulis is printed on the back of the card — a little detail connecting the illustration to the species that inspired it.
A little collection inspired by life beneath the North Sea.
This box set brings together 8 of my hand-drawn marine illustrations, celebrating some of the familiar and fascinating species found in our coastal waters. Each card comes with its own envelope and features the species’ Latin name on the back, connecting the artwork to the real marine life that inspired it.
The set includes:
Single Herring · Blue Mussel · Double Mussel · Brown Crab · Short-Snouted Seahorse · Common Cuttlefish · Three Herrings · North Atlantic Mackerel
Perfect for sending a thoughtful handwritten note, gifting to someone who loves the sea, or simply keeping as a small collection of North Sea-inspired art.
8 illustrated cards · 8 envelopes · One little piece of the North Sea
With its unmistakable shell and powerful claws, the Brown Crab is one of the characteristic inhabitants of the North Sea. It spends much of its time on the seabed, hiding amongst rocks and searching for food.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Brown Crab, inspired by the marine life found close to our shores.
Species: Brown Crab
Scientific name: Cancer pagurus
IUCN Red List status: Not Evaluated (NE)
The Latin name Cancer pagurus is printed on the back of the card — a small reminder of the real species behind the drawing.
Small, unusual and wonderfully distinctive, the Short-Snouted Seahorse is one of the more surprising species found in European coastal waters. With its curled tail and delicate shape, it almost looks as though it belongs in an illustration already.
This card features my hand-drawn interpretation of this beautiful little marine species.
Species: Short-Snouted Seahorse
Scientific name: Hippocampus hippocampus
IUCN Red List status: Near Threatened (NT) — Mediterranean regional assessment
The Latin name Hippocampus hippocampus is printed on the back of the card, connecting the artwork to the species that inspired it.
Recognisable by the beautiful dark markings running across its back, the Atlantic Mackerel is a fast-moving fish found throughout the North Atlantic and North Sea.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Atlantic Mackerel, inspired by a species that has long been part of the natural and cultural story of our coastal waters.
Species: Atlantic Mackerel
Scientific name: Scomber scombrus
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Scomber scombrus is printed on the back of the card, connecting the illustration with the real marine life behind it.
One of the most fascinating creatures found in our coastal waters, the Common Cuttlefish is a master of disguise. Related to octopuses and squid, it can rapidly change both its colour and skin texture to camouflage itself against its surroundings. Its distinctive internal shell — the cuttlebone — is also a familiar treasure often found washed up along the shore.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Common Cuttlefish, celebrating one of the wonderfully unusual species living beneath the surface.
Species: Common Cuttlefish
Scientific name: Sepia officinalis
IUCN Red List status: Least Concern (LC)
The Latin name Sepia officinalis is printed on the back of the card — connecting the illustration to the real species that inspired it.
Although currently classified as Least Concern, the Common Cuttlefish is commercially fished, and fishing pressure can affect populations in some regions. It is a reminder that an IUCN status doesn't always tell the whole story — and that healthy oceans depend on how we manage and protect the species living within them.
A familiar treasure of the North Sea coast, the Blue Mussel can be found clustered along rocks, piers and shorelines, quietly filtering the seawater around it.
This card features my hand-drawn illustration of the Blue Mussel, celebrating one of those small pieces of marine life we so often encounter by the sea.
Species: Blue Mussel
Scientific name: Mytilus edulis
IUCN Red List status: Not Evaluated (NE)
The Latin name Mytilus edulis is printed on the back of the card
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