10 Artists Showcasing Underwater Art

David Loblaw’s underwater art invites you into a world where imagination and environmental awareness collide. Drawing from a childhood shaped by creativity and a lifelong appreciation for nature, Loblaw creates surreal digital seascapes that blur the lines between fantasy and reality. With a vibrant, contemporary style, his pieces often spotlight marine life in dreamlike compositions that both dazzle and advocate. Through each detail, Loblaw reflects his passion for the ocean and its preservation, transforming underwater scenes into powerful visual stories.

Hannah Prewitt’s underwater photography channels the serenity of the sea through a lens shaped by her background as a marine biologist. Based in Queensland, she captures the calm, color, and clarity of ocean life with a clean, minimalistic style and vibrant energy. Her compositions often feature surfers, waves, and coastal scenes, offering a sense of tranquility that invites you to pause and breathe. With every shot, Prewitt brings the peaceful rhythm of the ocean into view—turning moments beneath the surface into soothing, sunlit escapes.

James Tralie’s underwater art invites you into dreamlike realms where nature and architecture collide in surreal harmony. Based in Washington, DC, his digital creations often depict flooded structures teeming with coral, aquatic plants, and the occasional fish, blending the built world with the beauty of the deep sea. With a background that bridges science and art, Tralie’s work radiates an ethereal quality—capturing a sense of wonder that feels both futuristic and organic. His lush, immersive scenes offer a fresh take on underwater fantasy, turning imagined worlds into visual escapes.

Inspired by his upbringing on the island of Menorca, Spain-based artist Josep Moncada’s paintings feature vivid underwater scenes. Focusing on people’s bodies beneath the surface, he depicts the intricate ripples and the way the subjects’ clothing floats through the water. With incredible attention to the details of shadow and light, we’re pulled into realistic scenes with a splash. From a lady in red fabric to feet and daisies touching the bottom of the water, we think his artwork can be a wonderful way to add aquatic or intimate vibes to your space. 

Helping to increase awareness around the ocean environment’s fragility, and need for preservation, Jervis Bay, Australia-based artist Jordan Robins’ photography features under the sea imagery. Showcasing sea creatures underneath the water, he reveals the beauty of animals that exist in places we don’t see regularly. Whether it’s reptiles or magnificent finned critters, he helps us take a deep dive into beautiful blue. From a turtle learning to fly to fishy karaoke at Lord Howe Island, we think his photos can be an interesting way to create a fascinating, oceanic atmosphere.

Blending traditional and contemporary techniques, Terry Fan’s ink, graphite, and digital creations feature animals and objects with surreal twists. Diving into his underwater creations, curious and imaginative whales are often at the forefront of views with sailboats, instruments, moons, and other journey-filled scenes. Whether it’s deep sea explorations or swimming through the blue, we’re drawn into wonderful worlds. From a diver amongst a deep sea garden to a pod of whales passing by, we think his artwork can be a delightful way to add magical, storybook vibes to your space.

Emerging from her love of the sea, Linda Olsen’s paintings feature open water, underwater life, and tropical themes. Honing in on her mermaid creations, she depicts these alluring sirens relaxing and floating around underneath the surface. Whether it’s showing them with animal friends, basking in the glow above, or posing with pearls, we’re entranced by the beauty of these mythical beings. From a free spirit mermaid to glistening sea jewels, we think her artwork can be a lovely way to bring a dose of aquatic fantasy and imagination to your space.