In 2021 I spent about 4 months drawing nothing but plankton. It was something I’d wanted to do for a long time. I reached out to Gary Freitag and Barbara Morgan, a couple of local marine biologists, to find out more about these fascinating, tiny organisms that are at the base of the ocean’s food web. I borrowed a big stack of books and did a crash course on learning all about the zooplankton (the animals) and phytoplankton (the plants) that dwell in the ocean. I also wanted to represent as many local Alaskan plankton species as I could. By spending so much time drawing a subject like this I learn a lot as I go. It’s my belief that the very act of drawing is a powerful learning tool. One has to focus one’s attention on minute details and the subject at hand. As I drew, I tumbled deeper into the topic, following my curiosity and learning how fundamentally important this miniature ecosystem is. I realized that we live on a plankton powered planet.The fossil fuels we use to drive our automobiles are ancient plankton. Oil and natural gas are made from prehistoric plankton. Every other breath we take comes from the oxygen that phytoplankton produces in the ocean. The largest migration on planet Earth takes place every single day, when zooplankton rises from the deep at night to feed on phytoplankton. As the day dawns that migration is reversed when the creatures descend into the dark safety of the deep. Scientists refer to this phenomena as the vertical diel migration. I like to think of it as the heartbeat of our planet.
Product Details
Duvet Cover
Design #14940731- 100% Italian cotton sateen duvet cover
- Softens with washing
- Available in Twin/Twin XL, Full/Queen, and King/Cal. King sizes
- Design on front and back
- Hidden zipper closure
- Interior corner ties
- Create your ideal bedroom, guest room, dorm room or kid's room with the color and pattern of your choice on a naturally comfortable Spoonflower Duvet Cover. Made with 100% Italian cotton sateen that softens with washing, this duvet cover features a discreetly hidden zipper at the foot and comforter ties inside each corner to hold your insert in place. Your selected design will be featured on both the front and the back of the Duvet Cover.
- Twin/Twin XL Duvet: 68" x 94" (173 cm x 238 cm)
- Full/Queen Duvet: 92" x 94" (234 cm x 238 cm)
- King/Cal King Duvet: 106" x 94" (269 cm x 238 cm)
- Comforter/duvet insert not included. All duvet covers are designed by independent artists, from around the world, and printed and sewn in the USA.
- Machine wash warm on a gentle/delicate setting. Tumble dry low. Warm iron as needed.
- Fabric will soften with washing.
- Minimal shrinkage will occur during washing, which is characteristic of this cotton sateen and will allow for the optimal fit.
100% cotton sateen imported from Italy with a delicate drape and subtle sheen
- Estimated shrinkage: 2-3% in length and 3-4% in width
- Perfect for duvets, comforters, sheeting, quilt backings, tapestries, backdrops, and drapery.
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Zooplankton and phytoplankton in all their deep sea glory.
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I'm an artist living in Southeast Alaska inspired by the wonders of the natural world and science.
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