With the tides was born from a deep love of the ocean, so caring for the places that inspire these artworks is woven into every decision I make.

the seaweed

All seaweeds are collected in small quantities from the shoreline, never from reef or rock pools. We take only what the tide has already offered and always leave more than we take.

the packaging

Rather than using conventional plastic sleeves, I've chosen plastic-free packaging wherever possible. Every decision has involved balancing protection, presentation and environmental impact, and while I know there is no perfect solution, I believe thoughtful choices matter.

Each print is either wrapped in acid-free tissue paper and protected between two recycled back boards, or protected in a plant-based, biodegradable cellulose sleeve — chosen instead of conventional plastic, which can take hundreds of years to breakdown. 

All paper packaging can be kerbside recycled, and the cellulose sleeve can be home composted. Simply remove any tape or stickers, cut the sleeve into small pieces, and mix it through a compost heap with other organic material.

If composting isn't available to you, the sleeve can go in general waste where it will eventually breakdown — though landfill conditions rarely allow for proper breakdown, so composting is always the preferred option.

We'd love to invite you to reuse the packaging materials where possible. Perhaps for wrapping gifts, protecting other artworks, or mailing your own parcels. 

Reuse is always the gentlest option.

Thank you for supporting a small business that believes beautiful artwork and thoughtful packaging can exist together.