Be the Ocean Hand-Painted Words on the Vastness of the Human Spirit and the Sea

A must-have for beach homes, backpacks, sandy towels, coffee tables and shelves of every shore-loving soul.

With thousands of art prints sold, the popular Be The Ocean poem has now officially made its debut into the literary world. Loved and labored-over by two admirers of the sea, the 66-page hardcover photo book contains rustically-textured words about living fully, feeling deeply, and embracing one's true self. Like the ocean this book is both full of wisdom and naturally decorative in the simplest of ways.

Michael is a writer, artist, filmmaker, and poet who lives for work that connects people as human beings. He studied film at Massachusetts College of Art and Design and co-owns Dream of the Woods with his wife and best friend Larissa on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Michael is interested in stories of peace, introspection, and personal growth.Larissa is a lifelong reader and student of literature. Slightly obsessed with words, she looks for stories in everything she encounters. She has earned degrees from Smith College and Drexel University, and is inspired by work that illustrates the beautiful minutiae of everyday life.