Norton's Cove Cards- The Ocean Collection

Each Norton's Cove Card is created by hand by Janet right here at Norton's Cove Studio!  This collection of designs is made up of images inspired by ocean life.

• 4 X 6 inch card
• 'antique white' cotton fibre paper
• original lino-cut print
• with Kraft envelope
• Available in a variety of ink colours, including rainbow rolls and solids

Capelin

The capelin or caplin is a small forage fish of the smelt family found in the North Atlantic, North Pacific, and Arctic oceans. In summer, it grazes on dense swarms of plankton at the edge of the ice shelf. Larger capelin also eat a great deal of krill and other crustaceans. ~Wikipedia

Codfish

The Atlantic Cod has an elongated body that varies in colour from brownish to greenish to grey with small, dark spots on its back. The cod's pale lateral line is curved above the pectoral fins. It has a single, well-developed barbel – or whisker – on its chin. On average, the size at maturity ranges from 45-55 cm.  Atlantic Cod feed on a variety of fish and shellfish including capelin, herring, flounder and crab.  ~Canadian Department of Fisheries & Oceans

Humpback

The humpback whale is a species of baleen whale. It is one of the larger rorqual species, with adults ranging in length from 12–16 m and weighing around 25–30 t. The humpback has a distinctive body shape, with long pectoral fins and a knobbly head. ~Wikipedia

Every time I see a humpback, I am as overjoyed as I was the 1st time I saw a humpback!  One of the best parts of summer!

Lobster

Lobsters are caught using baited traps placed on the bottom of the sea. Overall, lobster populations in Canada are healthy and sustainably managed… Sometimes growing to lengths of 60 cm and weighing over 18 kilograms, lobsters can grow to be among the largest marine crustaceans. They are also the longest-living crustaceans, capable of reaching ages of up to 50 years.  Lobsters are active hunters, feeding on a variety of animals, including crab, shellfish, marine worms, starfish, sea urchins and fish. ~ Department of Fisheries & Oceans Canada

Mussel Heart

Designed in February of 2020, this image harkens of opening mussel shells on the land wash to form a heart shape which I started doing as a youngster.  Beachcombing has always been a rejuvenating practice of many like minded romantics.

Mussel is the common name used for members of several families of bivalve molluscs, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval. ~ Wikipedia

Orca

The striking Killer Whale has become more commonly seen in Newfoundland waters recently.  With a lifespan of 30-90 years, and growing up to 32 feet in length, these animals are incredible to watch swimming in the open ocean for their speeds and agility.  

Sea Urchin

Locally, the most common sea urchins shells are green when dried and clean.  The shells can be found on the rocks around our home that have been dropped by seagulls to break open their seafood treat.  They are very often picked up while beachcombing, or on seaside walking trails.

Smudge Herring

Herring are various species of forage fish which often move in large schools around fishing banks and near the coast.  Herring played an important role in the lives of our European ancestors- they have long been an important food fish, and are often salted, smoked, or pickled.  The smoking process seems to have led to the local name "smudge herring", and they can be seen swimming with their fins breaching the water in Norton's Cove from time to time.  

Squid

When I wanted to draw a squid, I only had to mention it and a local fisherman dropped one off for me!  My son and I spent an afternoon positioning and photographing and drawing the squid, fascinated by the iridescence and changing colours of the animal.