Tosanoides Obama Pyle Fish

Next assignment for Chase is on the newly discovered "Tosanoides Obama Pyle Fish" from the genus Tosanoides.  They are named after our President for his conservation efforts to expand the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument.

So, I've decided to release a little clip art of this cute little fish.  One b&w version with just the lines and another of the colored version.  JPG and PNG version of each.

I used a photo reference from National Geographic's website, taken by Richard Pyle, the man who discovered this new species.  As such, this is a completely free resource with share and share alike permissions.  As in, any products made with this should also be free.  It is an educational resource from a news source and I am uncertain if it is in the public domain or not.  This is, of course a hand drawing that is watercolor painted on card stock paper.  So would fall into fair use, however, I feel this little fish should swim freely.

Don't know what his non-Scientific nickname will be, I am guessing "Obama Fish"  ;D

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This fish will be named in honor of President Obama for his commitment to protecting nature through the expansion of the Papahānaumokuākea Marine National Monument.

PHOTOGRAPH BY RICHARD PYLE

Bonus!  Free Coloring Page!  Just randomly decided to make a coloring version print page.  You can give guided instruction for the colors of the fish, or use print outs of my watercolor version as example, or let the students color however they like.

New Watercolor Borders for TeachersPayTeachers

Three new borders for TeachersPayTeachers.  All are hand painted with watercolor.  Available in my store, "Watercolor Borders".  

Patrons who pledge +$3 per month will receive these as part of their rewards, as well as everything in my Patrons only feed.  Monday, August, 22nd is the One-Day Sale on TpT.  All my items will be 20% off, including these!

These can be used in personal/commercial art projects as well as your TpT products and class materials.  Full permissions is granted, for everything other than redistribution as is.  Hi-res scans and png images are included of each.  These can be enlarged by 200-300% without loss of quality.  May be suitable for poster sized printing.

For art class, try printing these on watercolor paper if you are able.  Test your printer ink for smudging once it is completely dry.  Sometimes, heat setting will prevent printer ink from bleeding.  It may have a desirable effect.

Possible uses: Class fliers and worksheets, classroom posters, bookmarks or hall passes (add text and laminate), task cards, use online for digital layouts, and more.  These can be printed at smaller sizes to be used as digital stamps in your art projects.  Just reduce the print sizes and add text/etc you like, print, cut out and add to your collages and greeting card embellishments.

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River of Words Contest 2014

River of Words Contest

This contest is open worldwide for ages 5-19 years old.  Multiple entries are accepted and you can enter as an individual, group or facilitator.  Go to their site for full details.  About 100 finalists and 8 Grand Prize Winners will be selected in April 2014.  A great opportunity for children to have a creative outlet and share their creations.