Ocean Gardens Collage Sheets

The underwater vignettes on these printable collage sheets are from a book entitled, Ocean Gardens from the mid 19th century.

I included a sheet of 2.5” x 3.5” images for ATCs or journal tags and some larger images that would make for pretty backgrounds.

2.5” x 3.5” ATCs

Ocean gardens from the mid-19th century refer to a concept that emerged during that period, focusing on the exploration and study of marine life and ecosystems. These "ocean gardens" were essentially early marine laboratories or aquatic gardens where scientists, naturalists, and curious individuals could observe and study marine organisms in a controlled environment.

The term "ocean garden" reflected the idea of cultivating and studying marine life in a manner similar to how plants are cultivated in terrestrial gardens. These early marine laboratories aimed to bring marine life closer to researchers, allowing them to conduct experiments, make observations, and gain a deeper understanding of the complex ecosystems present in the oceans.

During the mid-19th century, there was a growing interest in marine biology and oceanography, fueled by technological advancements such as improved microscopy and sampling techniques. As a result, these ocean gardens played a crucial role in advancing the understanding of marine ecosystems, contributing to the growth of marine science as a field.

Over time, the concept of ocean gardens evolved into more sophisticated marine research institutions and laboratories, paving the way for the modern study of marine biology, oceanography, and related fields.

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I hope you’ll add these to your supplies for art journaling, junk journaling, bullet journaling, scrapbooking, collage, artist trading cards (ATCs) and other mixed media artwork and crafts.

You may also enjoy these free collage sheets.

Terms of use:
Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.

If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated!

To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.