Louse Point's Salty Umber| Pressed by the Sea

Tide-Worn Ribbons in Motion

Collected from the shoreline at Louse Point in East Hampton, this seaweed specimen features jagged, salt-cured ribbons rising from a dense base. Their rich umber tones—both earthy and elemental—appear to sway gently, captured mid-motion as if still stirred by the retreating tide. The composition rests on a two-toned suminagashi marbled background, where pale neutrals and smoky blue-gray hues mirror the movement of water itself. Together, they create a scene that feels alive with rhythm, memory, and quiet coastal energy.

Where Nature Meets Artisan Technique

Each backdrop in our Pressed by the Sea series is made using suminagashi, the Japanese art of “floating ink.” This centuries-old marbling method allows fluid water patterns to form naturally, enhancing the movement and mood of the seaweed specimen. Carefully collected, pressed, and composed by hand, each artwork preserves not only form but the ephemeral beauty of the shoreline.

Mounted & Ready to Frame

This artwork is professionally matted to 12" x 16", with an image window of 10½" x 13½", in vertical orientation. Mounted on gallery-white archival mat board, it’s ready to drop into any standard frame. Hand-assembled in our East Hampton studio, no two pieces are alike—each one is a singular moment, preserved.

A Moment from the Shoreline

Part of our Suminagashi Impressions series within the Suminagashi Springs collection, Louse Point’s Salty Umber offers a study in balance: raw structure and soft motion, natural form and handmade technique. A quiet, striking addition to any coastal or naturalist art collection.

Pressed by the Sea

CEDAR Y SAND’s Pressed by the Sea series pairs locally gathered seaweeds with artisan-marble papers, offering frameable compositions that echo the intersection of natural life and timeless craftsmanship. Each piece is mounted and ready to frame.