Welcome to Hinge Gallery — your destination for vintage-inspired nautical prints and sea creature artwork.
Located on Vashon Island in the heart of Puget Sound, Hinge Gallery is the creative home of artist Brent Houston, whose hand-drawn illustrations blend historic maritime aesthetics with a contemporary edge. Each piece is inspired by the surrounding waters, forests, and wildlife of the Pacific Northwest — a region steeped in maritime history and natural wonder.
A Vintage Nautical Art Studio
At Hinge Gallery, we specialize in nautical wall art, mythical sea creature prints, and vintage marine illustrations that evoke the spirit of 18th- and 19th-century naturalists. Our prints are drawn and watercolored by hand, then giclée printed on archival-quality paper, making them perfect for home decor, collector gifts, or coastal cottages.
From kraken and narwhals to tall ships and dodo birds, our collection is a tribute to the explorers, artists, and sea legends that once mapped the mystery of the ocean.
Meet the Artist
I'm Brent Houston, the artist behind Hinge Gallery. I studied painting at the Art Institute of Chicago and have spent years honing my craft as a draftsman, illustrator, and designer. After moving to Vashon Island, I found deep inspiration in the foggy mornings, salt air, and tidepools of Puget Sound. What began as sketches in a notebook soon became a full collection of hand-drawn sea life prints — merging my love of natural history with a modern design sensibility.
Each print is signed, editioned, and printed with care in our studio. We ship everything flat with sturdy backing for protection — because preserving the quality and detail matters.
For Collectors, Dreamers & Seafarers
Whether you're decorating a beach house, curating your home office, or searching for the perfect gift for a sea lover, our prints bring the mystery and elegance of the ocean to your walls. Join us in celebrating the beauty of the sea — and the creatures, real and imagined, who inhabit it.