Out Of The Blue Gallery and Giftware

Just a reminder that Out Of The Blue will be closed tomorrow and the following 2 Saturdays, but will still be open 9am til 2pm Monday to Friday 😬🐋

Out Of The Blue will be closed for the next few Saturdays, but will still be open 9am til 2pm Monday to Friday. Thanks!

Out Of The Blue will be closed today. Sorry for any inconvenience.

New sand-free towels with waterproof bags, plus some new beach bags from Sky Gazer have arrived in store! Vibrant, lightweight and absorbent.

Out Of The Blue Gallery and Giftware

Open 9am til 2pm, Monday to Saturday

5 Cooyou Close, Exmouth Marina

Unfortunately I am still not feeling 100 percent, so the store will be closed again today. Hopefully better tomorrow. Thanks

Out Of The Blue will be closed today due to illness. Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Open again Monday morning.

Out Of The Blue will be closed today from 12.30pm and all day tomorrow, so if there are any gifts that need buying, come out and see me this morning! 😁

The latest amazing artwork by Lorraine Angelina Designs, Elsie the Spotted Eagle Ray, has just arrived in store! And just in time with all the recent sightings of these beauties!

She is available in A5, A4 and A3 prints, greeting cards, plus a few beautifully framed prints.

Out Of The Blue Gallery and Giftware, open 9am til 2pm, Monday to Friday this week (closed this Saturday)

5 Cooyou Close, Exmouth Marina

Can you picture this artwork in your home?

Willow the whale shark is currently on display in
Out Of The Blue Gallery in Exmouth, Western Australia.

She is for sale so if you are up that way please pop in and see Nat.

If you would like a similar artwork painted please go to the website to find out how to commission your own - clairemarieartist.com

Combine your kid’s love of sausage dogs and the Ningaloo Reef with this gorgeous tale of two little pooches in Sausage Dog Adventures - Exmouth.

What will they see? Who will they meet?

Available now at Out Of The Blue Gallery and Giftware

Open 9am til 2pm Monday to Saturday

5 Cooyou Close, Exmouth Marina
adventures

Just posting a little reminder that Out Of The Blue will be closed from Friday to Monday (for a much needed camping trip 😜). So, if there are any gifts that need to be bought for the weekend, better come and see me today or tomorrow 😁

Thanks!

New fine art prints by local photographer are now in store. A range of Ollie’s photos are available in A4 and A3 sized prints.

Come in and view them in person, 9am til 2pm Monday to Saturday, and see why Ollie was named British Underwater Photographer of the Year for 2023!

5 Cooyou Close, Exmouth Marina

Are you looking to brighten up your home for 2024? Do you have that one wall that is crying out for a piece of art? Why not invest in a piece of sustainable surfboard art.

Send me a direct message or go to the link below for details!

https://gallery.clairemarieartist.com

If you are looking to commission your own surfboard artwork in 2024 - I currently have two painting spots that can be secured with a deposit. There will only be a couple of these painting spots released this year so be quick if you don’t want to miss out!

*Pictured
• Two rocks commissioned board - SOLD
• Emmie the sea turtle board - AVAILABLE
• Willow the whale shark board - AVAILABLE

It’s Cruise Ship Day!!! Welcome markets are in full swing for the first P&O cruise for this year!

I am very lucky to have two Alana McKenzie original framed pastels of Osprey Bay in store. The coastal grasses pastel measures 480mm x 580mm and the bay shoreline pastel measures 330mm x 415mm.

If you woukd like one of these exquisite works of art, come in to Out Of The Blue Gallery and Giftware. You had better be fast though, as Alana’s originals always get snapped up quick!

Open 9am til 2pm every day except Sunday

5 Cooyou Close, Exmouth Marina

It is Whale shark season at Ningaloo!

"Willow the Whale Shark" is a print from the original concept sketch for the Willow hand-painted surfboard which is currently available for purchase at Out Of The Blue Gallery in Exmouth.

These limited edition fine art prints on cotton artist textured paper are A3 sized for ease of framing. "Willow the Whale Shark" is being offered in an initial print run of only 50, with each print individually hand-signed and titled, accompanied by a certificate of authenticity.

Order yours here - gallery.clairemarieartist.com/collections/fine-art-prints

Emmie's Story…

In the tranquil waters of Ningaloo Reef, Emmie the green sea turtle glided gracefully, her sleek form cutting through the cool, clear ocean. She had faced many challenges in her long life, from evading predators to navigating treacherous currents, but nothing could deter her from her annual pilgrimage. Every couple of years, she got the urge to embark on a remarkable journey, swimming along the reef with unwavering determination, to return to the same beach where she had been born.

As Emmie ventured across the vast expanse of the ocean, memories of her previous arduous journeys flooded her mind. The many perilous obstacles, from hungry tiger sharks to fishing nets, plastic waste and boat propellers, yet she had always persevered, driven by an unyielding instinct to ensure the survival of her species. The weight of responsibility lay heavy on her broad, resilient shell, for she knew that the future of her kind rested on her sturdy flippers.

Finally, after days of relentless swimming, Emmie arrived at her destination—a pristine, sandy shore bathed in the soft glow of the moonlight. With a deep, profound sense of purpose, she began to dig a deep, sandy pit, meticulously creating a safe haven for her precious cargo. One by one, she carefully laid her eggs, each one representing her unwavering hope for the future.

As the sun dipped below the horizon, casting a radiant cascade of hues across the endless expanse of ocean, Emmie returned to the waves, her indomitable spirit unbroken. With each stroke of her powerful flippers, she carried with her the enduring legacy of resilience and hope, leaving behind her last clutch of eggs for this visit, buried as safely as she could in their sandy nest.

Months passed, and Emmie's offspring began to emerge from their sandy sanctuary, their tiny forms illuminated by the gentle touch of the sun. The world they would inhabit was fraught with peril—ravenous predators, changing climates, and human encroachment threatened their very existence.

In their tiny new-born eyes burned the same fierce determination to defy the odds that glowed within the depths of Emmie's ancient eyes. The newborn turtles embarked on their perilous journey to the ocean, but Emmie was long gone and now it was up to them to face the challenges that awaited.

The story of Emmie the green sea turtle echoes across the vast ocean, fading slowly as most of her offspring fall victim to the many challenges they face. It is a testament to the enduring power of perseverance that a lucky few will survive, ensuring that Emmie's legacy would endure for generations to come.

gallery.clairemarieartist.com/products/emmie-the-sea-turtle-hand-painted-surfboard

I’m bringing sexy back… to diffusers! These new diffusers from the After Dark Collection by Bramble Bay Co, are available in Dark Ocean (rose, amber and sweet jasmine), After Midnight (saffron, jasmine and soft leather) and Moonlit Sands (sweet almond, soft rose and rich vanilla).

Not only do they smell sensational, but all look very chic and sexy with the dark glass/reeds and seashells…

Open 9am til 2pm, every day except Sunday

5 Cooyou Close, Exmouth Marina

Easter is only 6 days away, and if you want to give your little ones something other than chocolate that they will treasure, Beadscape Creations have made these gorgeous bag tags / key rings! They do also come with a few small choccies to sweeten the deal!

Available at Out Of The Blue Gallery and Giftware, open 9am til 2pm, Monday to Saturday

Also come and see the other accessories by Beadscape Creations at the Community Markets this Sunday from 8am til 12pm at Federation Park. 😎

Out Of The Blue will be closed today (Tuesday 19th). Sorry for any inconvenience.

The local legends are back! Today on our 90 min flight over the reef we got to see at least 18 Whale sharks!
Bring on season 2024! 💙

We are open again after a refreshing week off, and with a few new additions 😬😬😬

Watch this space…

Open 9am til 2pm, Monday to Saturday

5 Cooyou Close, Exmouth Marina