The Belugas of Marineland
Education, conservation, a job, and a few villians
Chris Auman
A free, regular newsletter from abstract artist and designer Chris Auman. Artist updates, ocean-inspired art, education, and advocacy.
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Studio Notes: Summer Reboot 2026
"When the work stalls, don't wait for momentum.
Studio Notes: One Painting on the Wall
I had a small win this week that felt bigger than it probably should have.
Thoughts For Creative People In A Modern World
How to move through the world without being easily shaped by it.
Small Daily Choices That Compound
It’s easy to feel like the problems facing the ocean are too big to touch.
Studio Notes: Progress Doesn’t Always Look Like Progress
I was working on a larger painting this week (36x36 on canvas with a lot of collage and layers) that just wasn’t coming together.
The Ocean Is Closer Than We Think
Awareness, practiced consistently, has a way of reshaping behavior over time.
The Artist’s Responsibility to Speak Up
Protest is not a disruption of a free society. It is evidence that one exists.
Studio Notes: Snow on the Screen, Ink on the Page
The Olympics have taken over my evenings for the last few weeks.
I want to tell you about Octopuses
I was going through some of my recent drawings this week, and I found this fun illustration.