Welcome to SeaweedArt and My Sea-Inspired Coastal Life
About SeaweedArt
I’m an artisan, chef and “sea foodie.” An ocean lover at heart, my passion is to bring the beauty of the sea into the home with my coastal style, DIY crafts, beach-themed décor and healthy cuisine.
My Etsy Shop
My beach combing and tide pooling explorations led to a hobby of pressing seaweed and other sea-inspired crafts. Visit my shop to explore my latest ocean-themed “beachy” creations.
The Latest From The Blog
Welcome to SeaweedArt
Today is the official launching of my new website selling my SeaweedArt greeting cards. This enterprise has been a dream of mine for some time and I am delighted that it has finally been realized. My mission is to donate 10% of the profits to ocean conservation. If...
Lovers Point in Pacific Grove, CA
This is one of my favorite places in the world. Pacific Grove, or PG as the locals call it, is just north of Monterey and about 40 miles south of Santa Cruz, where I live. My husband and I like to take the kids there for picnics and bike rides along the esplanade....
Santa Cruz Lighthouse at Sunset
About SeaweedArt
Santa Cruz nature artist and ocean lover Beth Powanda Shady creates greeting cards and prints from images of her pressed seaweed collages.
Coastal Style
Sea-inspired, nautical and coastal decor for the beach lover in all of us.
World Ocean Conservation Day
June 8th is World Ocean Conservation Day. If you are like me, a fan of the Monterey Bay Aquarium , or just a fan of the Ocean in general, you will be interested in watching the archived webcast of Monterey Bay Aquarium founder Julie Packard and Food Network Star Alton...
Endangered Species Day
May 20th is Endangered Species Day. This is a day to raise awareness about the every day actions we all can take to protect our disappearing wildlife. To learn what you can do to help, check out this list of the top 10 things you can do at home to protect endangered...
Coastal Food
Sea "Foodie" cooking and dining recommendations, recipes and ideas. While this page is under construction, please visit my blog to see restaurant recommendations, product reviews and recipes.
SeaweedArt Note Cards
Created from images of pressed seaweed collages by Santa Cruz nature artist, Beth Shady. Ten percent of profits donated to ocean conservation.
Tidepool Assortment
Set of six 5 x 7 printed sea inspired note cards with matching printed envelopes. Matte finish. Blank inside. Made in Santa Cruz, CA.
