Roland St. John is a diver and an artist with a passion for creating art inspired by sea life. He shares his artistry through his company, Big Blue, which he started in 1997. Each of his pieces are hand-crafted by Roland himself and all are made in the United States. His art takes the form of jewelry, sculptures, home decor, and more, and his mission is to help build awareness for endangered and threatened marine species. The Big Blue company works with and supports many different conservation organizations including The Sea Shepherds Conservation Society, Shark Angels, and the Ocean Artist Society.
”We need to educate and connect people with nature so that can truly appreciate it. Only then will they begin to help protect it.” -Roland St. John