Meet Peach Sapphire: The Pelican Who Survived and Inspired a Wildlife Rescue Art Collection

Wildlife Jewels Collections Peach Sapphire the Pelican photo + art by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

Wildlife Jewels Arts of Wildlife: Peach Sapphire the Pelican

💘 Valentine’s Week is almost here—love wildlife, for wildlife. ✨

Introducing Arts of Wildlife™—immersive fine art by Wildlife Jewels® founder & artist Azi Sharif, blending her wildlife photography with original painting to honor real wildlife we’ve had the privilege of observing as radiant “Jewels.”

We’re beginning with Peach Sapphire the Pelican Jewel—a precious pelican we encountered in rehabilitation after surviving domoic acid poisoning. 🤍

Art With Purpose

All net proceeds support the Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew, a nonprofit program dedicated to spotting, reporting, and routing injured and distressed coastal wildlife to permitted rescue centers.

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Introducing the Wildlife Jewels® Ornaments for Wildlife Capsule

Wildlife Jewels Collections Sapphire the Harbor Seal photo + art by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

Introducing the Wildlife Jewels Ornaments for Wildlife Capsule

A Holiday Collection Inspired by Real Wildlife Encounters
Shop for Wildlife

This season, we’re thrilled to unveil the first-ever Ornaments for Wildlife Capsule—a limited-edition collection of vibrant, artful holiday ornaments inspired by the real wildlife we’ve met through our conservation and rescue work at Wildlife Jewels.

Each ornament in this capsule tells a true story.

Some feature wildlife we’ve observed for months along the coast—from harbor seal pups resting at La Jolla’s Children’s Pool to charismatic pelicans gliding above the waves and shorebirds nesting along our cliffs. Others honor animals we’ve met at rescue centers, sanctuaries, or through the Wildlife Jewels® EYES monitoring program. A few are beloved individuals we helped route to rescue after encountering them distressed, injured, or entangled.

Every piece blends Founder–Artist Azi’s fine art, wildlife photography, and heartfelt storytelling, capturing the spirit of animals who have inspired our mission—rhinos, leopards, owls, raccoons, coyotes, hummingbirds, pelicans, egrets, and more.

Art With Purpose

These ornaments are not only beautiful—they’re meaningful.

All net proceeds support the Wildlife Jewels® Rescue Crew, a nonprofit program dedicated to spotting, reporting, and routing injured and distressed coastal wildlife to permitted rescue centers. Each ornament you choose directly helps animals in need and fuels our growing conservation efforts across Southern California.

A Capsule Filled with Color, Life, and Hope

The collection features:

• Fine art ornaments painted by Azi

• Photo-art fusion pieces inspired by real rescue stories

• Coastal wildlife gems from our EYES™ La Jolla monitoring

• Global wildlife tributes, including rhinos, leopards, and more

Whether purchased as meaningful gifts or treasured keepsakes, these ornaments carry stories of resilience, beauty, and compassion—while helping protect the animals who inspired them.

Bring Wildlife Magic Into Your Home

Invite the joy of wildlife into your holidays and support life-saving work along our coast. We’re deeply grateful for your partnership in protecting the extraordinary wildlife who share our shores.

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Harbor Seal Pub at La Jolla Children’s Pool by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

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Meet Sapphirine: Wildlife Jewels Collections’ Newest Coastal Jewel

Wildlife Jewels Collections Sapphire the Harbor Seal photo + art by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

Meet Sapphirine: Wildlife Jewels Collections’ Newest Coastal Jewel

Meet Sapphirine the Harbor Seal, the newest addition to our Jewels of La Jolla™ Collection—first observed during our EYES™ La Jolla monitoring and brought to life through original Wildlife Jewels® artwork.

Meet Sapphirine the Harbor Seal!

Wildlife Jewels® Collections is delighted to introduce the newest addition to our Jewels of La Jolla™ Collection: a majestic harbor seal we’ve named Sapphirine the Harbor Seal.

First observed and photographed by our founder during EYES™ La Jolla coastal wildlife monitoring, Sapphirine was later hand-drawn and painted in the studio—transforming a real-life encounter into a conservation-inspired artwork.

A Moment on the La Jolla Shoreline

During one of our EYES™ La Jolla coastal wildlife walks, our founder noticed a serene harbor seal resting along the shoreline. Bathed in ocean light and framed by the movement of the waves, this beautiful seal radiated calm strength and quiet resilience.

Captivated by her presence and sapphire-toned reflections in the water, our founder carefully observed and photographed her from a respectful distance. Those field observations and photographs became the reference and inspiration for what would soon become Sapphirine the Harbor Seal.

From Observation to Artwork

Back in the studio, Sapphirine’s story continued.

Using the original field photographs captured at La Jolla Cove, our founder and artist at Wildlife Jewels®:

• Sketched Sapphirine’s form, posture, and expression

• Layered in the colors and textures that reflected the ocean’s light and movement

• Brought her to life on canvas as part of the Jewels of La Jolla™ Collection
  
  

The result is a piece that not only honors her beauty, but also echoes the real coastal habitat she calls home.

Wildlife Jewels Collections Sapphire the Harbor Seal behind the scenes- painting process- by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

Jewels of La Jolla: Where Art Meets Conservation

Jewels of La Jolla™ is our conservation education arts program dedicated to celebrating and protecting La Jolla’s coastal wildlife—harbor seals, California sea lions, seabirds, and tidepool life.

Through this program, we:

• Transform real coastal wildlife encounters into fine art

• Share the stories of individual animals and the challenges they face

• Inspire our community to protect these precious “jewels” of the coastline
  
  

Sapphirine the Harbor Seal joins a growing collection of artworks that highlight the wildlife neighbors we are so fortunate to observe along the La Jolla shore.

Powered by EYES™ La Jolla

Sapphirine’s story is rooted in EYES™ La Jolla—our coastal wildlife observation and stewardship initiative.

Through EYES™, we:

• Monitor local wildlife from shore

• Document observations through photography and field notes

• Raise awareness about entanglements, disturbances, and other threats

• Empower community members to report distressed wildlife and protect critical habitat
  
  

Sapphirine is a shining example of how one moment of mindful observation can become a powerful tool for storytelling, education, and conservation.

Stay Tuned for Sapphirine’s Collection

Sapphirine the Harbor Seal is just the beginning.

We’re developing a Sapphirine Collection within Jewels of La Jolla™, which may include:

• Fine art prints and decor

• Educational materials and exhibits

• Special features in our coastal wildlife programs and events

✨ Stay tuned as we share more about Sapphirine’s collection and how your support helps protect La Jolla’s coastal wildlife.

How You Can Get Involved

If you feel inspired by Sapphirine’s story, here are a few simple ways to join us:

• Follow our wildlife journeys on social media and share Sapphirine’s story

• Join an EYES La Jolla coastal wildlife walks to meet our wildlife neighbors from shore

• Support Wildlife Jewels® programs that protect coastal and marine life through art, science, and community engagement

• Donate to support of EYES wildlife monitoring and Wildlife Jewels rescue program focused on protecting California’s Coastal Wildlife
  
  
  

Together, we can help ensure that harbor seals like Sapphirine—and all of La Jolla’s coastal jewels—continue to thrive for generations to come. 💙

Harbor Seal Pub at La Jolla Children’s Pool by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

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Wildlife Jewels Collections presents Gray Sapphire the Gull Capsule

Wildlife Jewels Collections Tanzanite Simba the Lion Fine Art. Designed by Azi S./ © Wildlife Jewels

Wildlife Jewels Shop is thrilled to reveal our latest limited-edition piece:

“Gray Sapphire the Gull" Mesh Embellished Top from our Conservation Capsule Collection.

Did you know?

✨ This stylish fashion piece, designed with cotton mesh accents, features original hand-drawn art of “Gray Sapphire”, a majestic Gull who was rescued from fishing gear entanglement, rehabilitated, and released by the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center.

💙 Every purchase supports seabird rescue and protection — with 100% of net proceeds directly funding Wildlife Jewels® and Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center rescue and rehabilitation efforts.

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