Josie Iselin is a photographer, author, and designer who masterfully blends art and science to illuminate the wonders of the ocean. Her work, particularly focusing on seaweed and kelp forests, places her at the forefront of ocean activism. Through visually rich narratives and innovative artistic techniques, such as scanner-generated imagery, she reveals the beauty and complexity of marine life. Her mission is to impart new knowledge to readers and foster a deep appreciation for the natural world.
With her signature, Marimekko-like portraits of each specimen, the author of An Ocean Garden: The Secret Life of Seaweed explores both the presence of 16 seaweeds and kelps that live in the thin region where the Pacific Ocean converges with the North American continent.
Iselin, author of "Beach Stones," has put together a magical collection of 100 heart stones, each one expressing a universal feeling such as love, passion, admiration, obsession, reassurance, joy, intrigue, comfort, wonder, and many other emotions.