I painted this picture simply because I fell in love with these ornately camouflaged little creatures. Found on the western and southern coast of Australia, Weedy Sea Dragons tumble and drift along in the current, feeding on sea lice and blending in perfectly with the seagrass and kelp forests of their habitat. A relation of the Sea Horse, Leafy Sea Dragon and Pipefish, they can grow up to 18 inches (46 centimetres) in length. They have no known predators; however, the Australian government has placed them on the “near threatened” list due to divers taking them for pets.

Original artwork: 24” x 18” (610mm x 457mm) Acrylic on canvas frame.

Part of a private collection.

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