Plastic Oceans

The smooth, calming organic texture of encaustic, bees wax painting with cool colors in this piece juxtapose against the rigid affects streaks to create oceans made of plastic. 17 billion pounds of plastic now live in our oceans, estimated by Ocean Conservancy. The amount of plastics that scientists have now estimated flow into the ocean every year from 192 countries with coastal access. 10% of purchase price will be donated to Ocean Conservancy to assist with protecting our oceans.