What: Dive & Draw 2020
When: March 22 - 26, 2020
Where: Cozumel, Mexico
Who: For Scuba Divers, Snorkelers, and Artists interested in new ocean experiences
Why: Enhanced connection with the ocean environment through an immersive and interactive scuba diving and art experience in support of coral conservation and restoration
Cost: $789.00 per person
Presented by: Living Sea Sculpture and in Support of Zoe – A Living Sea Sculpture Coral Restoration Project
Cozumel, Mexico: Living Sea Sculpture is announcing its first Dive & Draw Experience taking place March 22 - 26, 2020 in Cozumel, Mexico at the Zoe - a Living Sea Sculpture Dive Site.
This unique workshop will enable participants to experience underwater drawing using the aquaSketch® waterproof scrolling vellum. Once on land, they'll transform their sketches into painted works of art in the workshop facilitated by artist Mark Hagan, inventor of aquaSketch®, Patti Mollica artist, author, and instructor, and Colleen Flanigan, socio-ecological artist, founder of Living Sea Sculpture., and creator of Zoe – A Living Sea Sculpture.
Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about coral reef conservation and regeneration efforts and take part in a special dive to engage with the Zoe project.
No prior drawing or painting experience required. The workshop is also open to non-divers and snorkelers interested in exploring underwater art. The primary dive site for the workshop consists of depths of 12' - 25’ with shore entry. Non-divers will be able to observe fellow attendees at the dive site on the live stream underwater audio and video camera.
"Most recreational divers are already enamored with the sea, yet when do they have the opportunity to slow down, really see and express their intimate connection with the marine environment and aquatic life? Creating one-of-a-kind artwork through this experience gives them a new medium and skills to engage in ocean awareness and restoration," said Colleen Flanigan, Founding Director of Living Sea Sculpture.
Reservations for Dive & Draw 2020 Cozumel are available now, with limited space, at $789.00 per person. Deadline for signup is February 15, 2020.
For more information and to sign up, visit livingseasculptures.com/dive-and-draw.
About Living Sea Sculpture: Founder, Socio-Ecological Artist, and TED Fellow, Colleen Flanigan, designs and creates art as artificial reefs, performs reef research, and manages coral restoration projects. Zoe – A Living Sea Sculpture is a coral restoration project and memorial for a vibrant young woman who had a passion for saving our ocean's coral reefs. Installed in 2016, Zoe's evolving presence has brought life to a severely damaged ecosystem and catalyzed other divers to participate in restoration activities and programs in the region. You can learn more about the project at ZoeCoral.com. This project is made possible by many individuals, foundations, and businesses, including the Zoe Anderson Memorial Fund, Gerry Ohrstrom, Harnisch Foundation, Vesper Foundation, Sand Dollar Sports Dive Shop, and many other generous private donors.
