“Release” depicts a scene at Chimney Rock in Point Reyes National Seashore where The Marine Mammal Center releases most of our patients. This spot means so much to the people that work and volunteer at TMMC showcases the release of several California sea lion patients back into the wild

A woodburned African elephant on a rectangular basswood plank

A woodburned elephant seal pup on a round basswood plank

A woodburned bull Elephant seal on a rectangular basswood plank

Mayhem

A woodburned adult male California sea lion in left profile on a rectangular basswood plank

A woodburned harbor seal pup eating a fish on a small basswood round

A woodburned elephant seal pup sitting in an L-shape on a basswood oval

A woodburned adult male California sea lion with it’s head cocked to the side on a rectangular basswood plank

A woodburned humpback whale on a basswood oval

Farewell Kiss

A woodburned pair of California sea lion pups kissing with one giving heavy side eye

A woodburned whale shark shaded by stippling on a basswood round

A woodburned adult male California sea lion facing the viewer on a rectangular basswood plank

A woodburned skinny California sea lion pup on basswood round

Alpha

A woodburned bull Elephant seal on a rectangular basswood plank

A woodburned grumpy California sea lion pup portrait on a small basswood round

A woodburned pair of human and chimpanzee skulls looking at each other on a birch plank

An intricate woodburned set of human lungs and heart on a pine oval plank

A woodburned grumpy California sea lion portrait on a small basswood round

A woodburned harbor seal pup portrait on a small basswood round

A woodburned Northern fur seal pup on small baswood round

A woodburned elephant seal pup with multiple chin rolls on a small basswood round

A woodburned California sea lion skull on basswood round

Three woodburned human skeletons from 3 angles in rotation on birch plank

A woodburned jaguar on a basswood round

A woodburned pair of human brains viewed from above and below on basswood round

A woodburned plump Steller sea lion on basswood round

A woodburned hummingbird in flight on basswood round

A woodburned pair of vintage anatomicas hearts bound with two wedding rings on basswood plank

A woodburned walrus skeleton in right profile on basswood round

A woodburned sea horse in left profile on wooden plank

A woodburned octopus shaded with stippling on wooden plank

A woodburned human skeleton on basswood plank

A woodburned image of Sedona rock formations, hop yards, a full pint glass, and a banner with “Old Sedona Hopyard” on a wine barrel lid

A woodburned ammonite shell on basswood round

A woodburned human skeleton torso (neck to pelvis) on basswood round

A woodburned Jellyfish shaded with stippling on basswood plank

A woodburned vintage anatomical heart on basswood round

A woodburned script on basswood round stating “Presented to Tony Williams. In appreciation of 23 years of loyal and dedicated service. Your contributions have had a lasting impact on The Marine Mammal Center, the staff, and our volunteers. You can now hop on a pinniped and enjoy the ride!”