Author: seaweed-lady

Welcome to my website! I’m Angela Coupe, an artist and craftsperson specializing in creations made from seaweed, coastal finds, and fish. My passion for nature and all things maritime was kindled on the picturesque Isle of Wight, which has become an integral part of my identity. If you share an appreciation for coastal arts and…

Botanical Seaweed Art Prints originate from original artwork featuring sustainably harvested natural seaweed from UK shores, which is hand-pressed and displayed on watercolour paper. These Fine Art Prints are then produced on natural white, cotton rag 300gsm Fine Art paper. Fine Art Prints are available in A4 and A3 size mounted and ready to place…

Gyotaku is the traditional Japanese art of fish rubbing, a practice initially performed by fishermen to document their catches. Seaweed pressing, once a popular hobby among Victorian ladies, involved creating scrapbooks and illustrations as a genteel pastime. Together, fish and seaweed form an ideal duo for nature printing, capturing the essence of coastal art.

Botanical Seaweed and Gyotaku Art, inspired by foraged seaweed and coastal finds from UK shores, celebrates these ‘Ocean flowers’—a term I fondly use. Not only are they aesthetically pleasing, but they also play a crucial role in the environment. With sustainability in mind, I only gather seaweed cast aside by the ocean. Seaweed pressing, a…