To start the story of Obligatory Pelican, we really do have to go back to the beginning. It’s sounds cliche, but bare with me while I take a little trip down memory lane. Let’s go back to 2014 because that’s when I first arrive in Wilmington, NC. It’s where my art career was reborn with […]
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Cerulean (sir-rule-ee-an), the mysterious blue-green color. Many describe it as a dark blue or blue-green hue. It is an enigmatic color that has captivated artists, scientists, and fashion designers alike. In this article, I want to share a little about cerulean, exploring its history, cultural significance, and scientific properties. History of Cerulean For centuries, artists […]
The origin story for my art business starts before this, but this is a photo from October 2014. It was my first time setting up a table to sell my artwork face-to-face to the public. I set up outside the old Tip Top Frame location in Carolina Beach, NC. I sold one print. One. You […]
Made to order means something special at Salt & Cerulean Studio. Just about every item you order from my website is crafted specifically for you after you place the order. There are several reasons for doing this, but the main two are that it’s a more sustainable way to operate, and it allows me much […]
Today is Earth Day 2022. You’re going to see a deluge of preachy posts on social media. You’ll probably hear a lot of depressing facts about the only supply of air we breathe and the water we drink. I know it can all seem crushing; I get overwhelmed by it. You’ll read posts blaming one […]


