Combining my love of biology and art has created D. Biggie art. I’m a classically trained artist, working in acrylics, oil and alcohol ink as well as clay. And, I’m a formally trained biologist. I’ve taught for almost 20 years but wanted to do more. That’s how D.Biggie was founded. I decided to use my art to help out. Living in Fort Lauderdale we have many species of concern that call this home. One of the ones impacted by humans is the sea turtle. D. Biggie art helps support sea turtle conservation my education and finances. As an adjunct professor at Nova Southeast University, it was a natural partnership to help support the Marine Environmental Education Center (MEEC) at the Carpenter House in Hollywood Beach. A portion of every sale goes to MEEC to help injured sea turtles and protect nests on the beach.

Loggerhead Sea Turtle

Scientific name: Caretta caretta

Status: Endangered

The Loggerhead’s primary nesting site in the  east coast of the US particularly Florida. Human activity such as disturbing nesting sites and lighting that distracts hatchling is the biggest concern for their long-term survival.

12X12 Oil and alcohol ink – Gray frame

$85.

Peeking Loggerhead

12 inch round

Oil and alcohol ink on round canvas

$85 SOLD

Leatherback hatchling

Leatherback Sea Turtle

Scientific name: Dermochelys coriacea

Status: Vulnerable

Leatherback’s are the largest sea turtle that nest off the coast of South Florida. Their favorite food is jellyfish. However, biologists are concerned because they can mistakenly eat plastic for jellyfish.

24X12 Acrylic on canvas with ceramic hatchling

$90

Jeweled Jellies (c)

A copyrighted handcrafted artist rendition of a jellyfish. Jellyfish are the desired food of Leatherback turtles. Prices vary according to the “jewels” use. Tentacles may include Czech glass beads, crystals, gemstones and/or sea glass.

With sea glass

$90

Blue Jeweled Jelly (c)

A copyrighted handcrafted artist rendition of a jellyfish. Jellyfish are the desired food of Leatherback turtles. Prices vary according to the “jewels” use. Tentacles may include Czech glass beads, crystals, and gemstones. This one is 31 inches long and 9 inches round with over 100 beads.

$350

Iridescent Jeweled Jelly (c)

A copyrighted handcrafted artist rendition of a jellyfish. Jellyfish are the desired food of Leatherback turtles. Prices vary according to the “jewels” use. Tentacles may include Czech glass beads, crystals, and gemstones . The iridescence is created by an alternative terra sigillata and horse hair firing technique. It is 30 inches long, 9 inches round with over 100 beads and crystals. $450

Speedy – An artist rendition of a loggerhead sea turtle. A primary nested in South Florida. Loggerheads are currently endangered.

This 48 x72 inch painting is a combination of oil on an acrylic pour. $850

Peeker – An artist rendition of a loggerhead sea turtle. A primary nested in South Florida. Loggerheads are currently endangered.

This 24 x 36 inch painting is oil on alcohol ink. $400