Colorful drawing of a fish tank and a fish swimming in water on the left, with a sunset over water and a fishbowl with a fish on the right, vibrant flowers in the grass, a small fish tank with fish and plant, and a rocket flying in a starry sky with the message "Breathe. You got this."

Relax Fish (adopted)

Below are the fish who have been adopted.

A strange thing, I know, ‘adopt’ a painted fish. Many, many, many people have looked at me with a bit of confusion in their eyes upon seeing this concept. And, give it a name? Why would I do that? So strange…

So many times I’ve had people walk up to my table and ask, ‘where are the fish?’, when a whole table sits before them. The idea between a living fish and created one, not such a big leap in my mind but for many, more so. Most leave still scratching their heads…

Yet, here I am, painting fish and putting them up for adoption, and enough people understand what I’m up or figure it out to help keep it all going.

Little reminders, that’s all they are. Friendly fish that catch your eye.

A reminder to relax. A reminder to breathe. A reminder of the bigger picture. Bookmarks for a better mood.

The name, to make it yours, the message becomes personal, the vibes, new fuel for a depleted system.

Schools

The first 100 (or so) were created in small batches, each named/numbered/lettered. Here are the identifiers for those who are curious (available fish are visible on the adoption page):

1st school of 2025, 18 total pieces

0/18 available

Deep Sea (expedition) 1, 9 total pieces

So deep, under so much pressure, just focusing on the breathing

0/9 available

Deep Sea (expedition) 2, 9 total pieces

0/9 available

New Batch 1, 8 total pieces

On a roll and ready to go!

1/8 available

Good Vibes, 4 total pieces (6x6inch)

That between times feeling

0/3 available

Next Class 1, 8 total pieces

Here come some more fish friends!

0/8 available

Good Times, 7 total pieces

Time for a chill break!

2/7 available

Keep Going, 12 total pieces

Don’t lose faith in the mission.

0/12 available

Almost there, 13 total pieces

Past the hump, the finish line is in sight.

6/13 available

Home Stretch, 12 total pieces

Past the hump, the finish line is in sight.

3/12 available

Hand holding a colorful illustration of a fish with a speech bubble that says, 'Hi, my name is Cragthy.' The drawing has a blue background with the word 'Relax.' written on it, and the website relaxfish.com is visible at the bottom.
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outlining against a blue background. The fish has a big eye, fins, and a small mouth with black markings. There are three bubbles near the fish. A speech bubble in the top left corner says, "Hi, my name
A hand holding a drawing of a smiling orange fish with a name tag, set against a blue background. The drawing has black outline details, and a speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Paul.' Four white bubbles are depicted rising from the fish. The image
A hand holding a drawing of an orange fish with fins and a big eye, set against a blue background. The drawing includes speech bubbles and text, with the speech bubble saying 'Hi, my name is Earl.' Handwritten notes in the corners include '4/5/25' in
Hand holding a drawing of an orange goldfish with fins and a tail against a blue background. A speech bubble states, "My name is Ur! (pronounced Early)." The image features a white border with a small blue circle labeled "NB" in the bottom left corne
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with fins swimming in blue water with a sunset in the background. A speech bubble says "Hi, my name is Chease," and text in the top right corner reads "4/8/25." The bottom right corner has the website "relaxfish.com
A drawing of a bright orange fish with spiky dorsal fin and tail, with a smiling face and an eye that looks shiny. The fish appears to be wearing a bowtie and accessory, against a blue background with three white bubbles. There is a white speech bubb
Handmade drawing of an orange fish with a collar, swimming in blue water with bubbles, on a sky background with trees. Text in a white speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Little Midge.' Hand holding the drawing with a blue sticker labeled 'GV'.
A hand holding a blue card with a drawing of an orange fish with a hat, and a speech bubble saying 'Hi, my name is Bip Blob.' The background appears to be an outdoor setting with pavement. Handwriting on the top right says '3/30/25' and on top left '
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with a striped fin, set against a blue background, with a speech bubble saying, "Hi, my name is OPEN."
Hand holding a colorful drawing of a goldfish with the words "Relax" written on it. The fish appears to be thinking, with a speech bubble that says "Hi, my name is Crazyth". The background shows an outdoor setting with blue sky and trees.
Hand-held painting of an orange fish with black outline on a blue background, with a speech bubble saying 'Hi, my name is Athena,' and the date 4/6/25 in white text at the top right corner.
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outline and fins, depicted against a blue background. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Frankie.' The artist's hand is holding the drawing, and outdoor trees and buildings are visible in the backgro
Hand holding a colorful drawing of an orange fish with the words "Relax." written on it, and a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is Shawn." The drawing is outdoors with trees and buildings in the background.
A colorful drawing of an orange fish swimming in blue water, with a yellow and orange sunset or horizon in the background. The fish has a big dorsal fin and a small smile, with bubbles coming from its mouth. A speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Bell
A hand holds up a colorful drawing of an orange fish with fins, set against a blue background. The fish has a smiling face and bubbles coming from its mouth. A speech bubble above says, "Hi, my name is Grace." The drawing appears to be on paper, and
A colorful drawing of an orange fish wearing a brown hat and sitting underwater, with bubbles rising from its mouth. There is a speech bubble with the message, "Hi, my name is Qwerty." The background is blue, and the drawing is on a piece of textured
A drawing of an orange fish with black outlines against a blue background. The fish has a fin on its back and a tail, with bubbles coming from its mouth. A speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Buck." The drawing appears to be on a piece of textured pa
A hand holding a drawing of an orange fish with black outlines against a blue background. The fish has fins and a sad expression. There is a speech bubble saying, 'Hi, my name is Marilyn Manson.' The date 3/30/23 is written in the top right corner.
A drawing of a bright orange fish with black outlines against a blue background. The fish has fins and a smiling face. There is a speech bubble above the fish that reads, 'Hi, my name is Squidward.' The image includes some handwritten numbers and a w
Colorful hand-drawn picture of an orange fish with black outlines on blue background, with a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is Gregory." The drawing appears to be on a small square poster, held by a person's hand. The background shows a yellow obj
A drawing of an orange fish with a blue background, with the words 'Hi, my name is Gerrit' in a white speech bubble. The fish has black outline details and an expressive black eye. There are three white bubbles near the fish's head.
A hand holding a colorful drawing of an orange fish with the word 'Relax' written below it. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Angel.' The drawing is on textured paper with a blue background, and there is a date in the top right corner. The backgr
Drawn orange fish with black outlines swimming in blue background, with white bubbles, and a speech bubble that says, 'Hi, my name is Bubbles.'
Illustration of an orange fish with black outlines and a black eye, on a blue background with white bubbles. Handwritten text in a speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is unicorn47808." There is additional text on the top right corner, "3/29/23," and a w
Colorful illustration of an orange fish with large eyes, swimming with bubbles in a blue background. A speech bubble reads, 'Hi, my name is Willy.' The word 'Relax' is written at the bottom, and the website relaxfish.com is at the bottom right corner
Handmade drawing of a smiling orange fish with fins and tail, wearing glasses, against a blue background. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Mateo.' The top right corner has the date, 3/31/25, and the bottom right corner has a website, relaxfish.c
Hand holding a drawing of a goldfish in a fishbowl with a speech bubble that says, "Hi, my name is Togapi." The drawing is on a bright blue background, and there are some trees and a building in the background.
Handwritten sign with an illustration of a cute orange fish with black outlines and white eyes, set against a blue background. The fish is thinking and has a speech bubble that says, 'Hi, my name is Franklin.' There are also some bubbles near the fis
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with fins and bubbles on a blue background. A speech bubble at the top left says, 'Hi, my name is Wallace.' Hand holding the drawing and outdoor scene in the background. Relaxfish.com text at the bottom right.
A colorful illustrated card featuring an orange fish with a blue background. The fish has large eyes and fins, and the words 'Relax.' are written on it. There is a speech bubble saying, 'Hi, my name is Charles.' The card is being held outdoors with a
A hand holding an illustrated card featuring an orange fish with puka shells and fins, set against a blue background. The fish has a speech bubble saying, 'Hi, my name is Midge with big Hair.' The card has the word 'Relax.' written on it and a websit
Drawing of a cartoon orange fish with fins, swimming in blue water with bubbles. Speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is capitalism.' Hand holding the drawing outdoors, with a store and some trees in the background.
Hand holding an illustration of a goldfish with a speech bubble that says, 'Hi, my name is sir Plantanito.' The background is blue, with white text underneath reading 'Relax.' and a website URL relaxfish.com.
Colorful hand-drawn sign featuring an orange fish with black outlines and fins, floating in blue water with bubbles. The sign reads 'Relax.' and has a speech bubble that says 'Hi, my name is Quetzel'. The date '3/26/23' and website 'relaxfish.com' ar
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outlines on a blue background. The fish has a speech bubble that says, 'Hi, my name is Annie.' The word 'Relax.' is written at the bottom left, and the website 'relaxfish.com' is at the bottom right. Th
Colorfully illustrated orange fish with black outlines on a blue background, with speech bubble saying 'Hi, my name is Gojō', and the word 'Relax' written below.
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with a big dorsal fin, wearing a collar, with bubbles coming from its mouth, on a bright blue background. Handwritten text says, 'Hi, my name is Midge with big hair,' and the word 'Relax.' is written below. The dr
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outlines and fins on a blue background. The fish has a black eye with a white highlight. The word "Relax" is written in white at the bottom left, and a white speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Oscar,"
A hand holds a colorful drawing of an orange fish with a small hat, against a blue background. The drawing includes the text "Relax." and a white speech bubble that says "Hi, my name is Max." The date "3/2/23" is written in the top right corner.
A hand holding a colorful handmade card with a drawing of an orange fish with fins and bubbles. The card has blue and white background, and the text reads: 'Relax.' The fish has a speech bubble that says, 'Hi, my name is Rammage Time.'
Hand holding a colorful drawing of an orange fish with the word "Relax" written below. The drawing includes a speech bubble that says, "Hi, my name is Omelette au frommage." The background of the drawing is blue, and the photo is taken outdoors with
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with a blue background, bubbles, and the word "Relax" written beneath it. A speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Rachell." Hand holding the artwork, with a street scene in the background.
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with fins and a big eye, against a blue background. The fish is depicted with simple lines and shading. A speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Hagrid." The word "Relax." is written below the fish, and the website r
Drawing of an orange fish with black outlines and bubbles against a blue background, with the words "Relax" and a speech bubble that says "Hi, my name is Harriet."
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outlines against a blue background. The illustration includes text that says "Relax." and a speech bubble from the fish that says "Hi, my name is Sir Plantanito." The drawing is on a piece of paper bein
A drawing of an orange fish with bubbles, set against a blue background. Text on the drawing reads 'Relax.' and a speech bubble says 'Hi, my name is Peterson McPetersson.' The illustration appears on a card being held outdoors with trees and people i
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with fins, on a blue background, with bubbles and the words "Relax" and a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is Omelette au fromage." in the foreground being held outdoors.
A colorful drawing of a fish with orange body and fins on a blue background. The fish has a speech bubble saying, "Hi, my name is Sir Plantanito." The word "Relax" is written below the fish. The drawing is held by a person's hand against an outdoor b
A hand holds a blue card with a drawing of an orange fish and the word "Relax". The fish is blowing bubbles. A speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Copernicus." The background appears to be a street with cars and trees.
A colorful drawing of a red fish swimming among bubbles against a dark blue background, with the words 'Relax' written below. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Coppernicus.' This appears to be a name tag or sign for a relaxation or calming activi
Hand holding a blue card with a drawing of an orange fish wearing a scuba diving mask, with bubbles and the word "Relax" written on it. A speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Rasputin." The card has a website link "relaxfish.com" and a small blue circ
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outline, surrounded by bubbles, on a blue background. The drawing is on a square piece of paper with the word 'Relax' written at the bottom. A speech bubble on top says, 'Hi, my name is Aoba.' There are
Handmade drawing of an orange fish with a fin, tail, and fins, set against a blue background. A speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Herbert". A small blue circle with "GT" is in the bottom left corner, and the website relaxfish.com is at the bottom r
A hand holding a blue card with a drawing of a red fish wearing a top hat. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Cheto.' The date 4/13/25 is in the top right corner.
A drawing of an orange fish with black outline and fins, floating in a blue background with bubbles. A speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Uyasa." There is a blue sticker with "KG" on it and the website relaxfish.com in the bottom right corner.
A hand holding a drawing of an orange fish with fins, bubbles, and a sad face, on a blue background with the word 'relax' written at the bottom; a speech bubble says 'Hi, my name is Larry'; the drawing is on a small piece of paper with a website addr
A hand holds a piece of artwork featuring an orange fish with a top hat, against a dark blue background. The fish has a speech bubble saying, 'Hi, my name is Frank.' The artwork has a white border and a website URL, relaxfish.com, at the bottom.
A drawing of an orange fish with a happy expression on a blue background, with a speech bubble saying, "Hi, my name is Han Solo." The drawing appears to be on a piece of paper held up outdoors, with a building, a sidewalk, and a vehicle in the backgr
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with large fins on a navy blue background, with a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is Chester" and bubbles around it. Hand holding the drawing outdoors with buildings and street in the background.
A colorful drawing of a cartoon orange fish with fins and bubbles, held up outdoors against a clear blue sky and white fence. Speech bubble says "Hi, my name is Darwin."
Hand holding a colorful illustration of an orange fish with a hat, bubbles, and a scuba mask, with text "Relax" at the bottom. A speech bubble states "Hi, my name is Fred." The background is dark blue with greenery outside. The image is from a websit
A children's drawing of an orange fish with a scuba diving mask and bubbles on a dark blue background, with a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is Skitles" and a handwritten note "4/20/23" at the top right corner. The letter "K" is written at the top
A hand holding a colorful drawing of a fish with a speech bubble that says "Hi, my name is Snurf". The fish is orange with a large eye, fins, and a collar, set against a blue background. The illustration is on a piece of paper with the website relaxf
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outlines swimming in blue water, with a red and orange sunset in the background. The phrase "Relax" is written in white near the fish. A speech bubble says "Hi, my name is Bubba the Grump" and the date "4
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outlines, bubbles, and the word 'Relax' on a blue background, held in a person's hand against greenery, with a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is Popito."
Child's colorful drawing of an orange fish swimming in blue water with a sunset or sunrise in the background, and a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is Wilbur".
Handmade drawing of an orange fish with a large fin on a blue background. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Marlow.' The image has a website URL, relaxfish.com, at the bottom right. The hand holding the drawing is visible.
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outlines, bubbles, and a speech bubble saying 'Hi, my name is Meep.' The drawing is held in front of a sunny outdoor background with a white picket fence and power lines, date 4/25/25, and website relax.f
Colorful hand-drawn illustration of a fish with orange and black outlining, on a blue background, with a speech bubble saying, "Hi, my name is Grapeshot." The top right corner has the date 4/27/25. The bottom right has the website relaxfish.com. The
A hand holding a drawing of a goldfish with a blue background. The fish is orange with black outlines and a hanging cleo. There is a speech bubble saying, 'Hi, my name is Slime'. The background shows greenery. There are some small white bubbles near
A hand-held drawing of an orange fish with a side fin and a tail fin, set against a blue background, with a speech bubble saying, "Hi, my name is Andrea." The drawing includes three white bubbles, and the date 4/27/25 is written in the top right corn
Drawing of an orange fish with black outlines against a blue background. The fish has a large dorsal fin and a small eye. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Karl.' The date 4/27/23 and the website relaxfish.com are also visible.
A colorful drawing of an orange fish with black outlines, swimming with bubbles in a blue background. The word 'relax' is written at the bottom, and a speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Mike Gordon.'
A hand holding a piece of paper with a colorful drawing of an orange fish wearing a top hat and a bow tie against a dark blue background. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Anchovy.' The background shows a city street with buildings, a lamp post,
A hand holding a sign featuring a cartoon orange fish with black outline, bubbles, and the word "Relax" at the bottom. A speech bubble says "Hi, my name is Sushi." The background is blue, and there is a white picket fence and power lines in the backg
Hand holding a blue card with an illustration of an orange fish with black outlines, swimming in blue water with bubbles. The card has a speech bubble saying 'Hi, my name is Mellow' and the word 'Relax' written at the bottom. The background shows a b
A person holding a blue sign with an orange fish drawing and the words "Relax" and "Hi, my name is Mellow" in a speech bubble. The background features a clear sky, power lines, and a white fence.
A hand holding a drawing of an orange fish with a black outline on a blue background. The fish is speaking and says, 'Hi, my name is Sushi.' The words 'Relax' and a blue circle with 'AT' are also visible, along with a website URL relaxfish.com.
A colorful drawing of an orange fish wearing a pirate hat and a necklace, with bubbles around it, on a blue background. Handwritten text in a speech bubble says, "Hi, my name is Jebediah." The drawing is on a piece of paper held outdoors.
Colorful hand-drawn illustration of an orange fish with fins, bubbles, and the word 'Relax' on a blue background, with a speech bubble saying 'Hi, my name is Chet', and additional text indicating the date '5/19/25'.
Colorful drawing of a cute orange fish with fins and bubbles on a blue background, with a speech bubble saying, "Hi, my name is Bo." The word "Relax" is written at the bottom, and the URL relaxfish.com is in the lower right corner.
Handheld illustration of an orange fish with black outlines and bubbles, labeled 'relax,' with a speech bubble introducing itself as Michael J.R., against a dark blue background, at an outdoor location.
Children's drawing of an orange fish wearing a robotic suit, with a speech bubble saying, 'Hi, my name is Ajax.' The background is dark blue, and the drawing is on a piece of paper held by a person's hand outdoors. The paper has a blue sticker with '
Handheld drawing of an orange fish with black outlines on a blue background. Text in the image includes a speech bubble stating "Hi, my name is Kelvin," the word "Relax" at the bottom, and the date "5/9/23.5" in the top right corner. The drawing is o
A handmade drawing of an orange fish with a smile, bubbles, and fins on a blue background, with the words "Relax" and a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is Swimy". The drawing is on a square piece of paper held outdoors.
Hand holding a drawing of a goldfish with a speech bubble saying "Hi, my name is The Greatest." The drawing is on a blue background with a website link relaxfish.com written on it, and the image is outdoors with a street and buildings in the backgrou
A hand holding a blue card with an orange drawing of a fish that has a speech bubble saying, 'Hi, my name is Mark.' The card has the words 'Relax' and 'O' with bubbles, and the website relaxfish.com is written at the bottom.
Colorful drawing of an orange fish with a dorsal fin, pectoral fins, and a tail, against a blue background. The fish is smiling, has a large eye, and the word 'Relax' written below. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is capybara.' Hand holding the pa
A hand holding a watercolor drawing of an orange fish with black outlines on a blue background. The fish is blowing bubbles and has a speech bubble that says, 'Hi, my name is Mike Tyson.' The words 'Relax' and the website 'relaxfish.com' are also vis
Drawing of an orange fish with black outlines and fins, floating underwater with bubbles, on a blue background. The fish is wearing a brown hat. Text on the drawing says "Relax" in white and a speech bubble says "Hi, my name is Maxine." Hand holding
A hand holding a square sign with a blue background and an orange fish illustration. The fish is wearing a collar and has the word 'relax' written beneath it. A speech bubble says, 'Hi, my name is Townes.' In the lower left corner, there is a blue ci
A colorful drawing of an orange fish wearing a watch, with the words 'Relax' written on it. The fish has a speech bubble saying, 'Hi, my name is Suzuki.' The background is blue, and the drawing is on a white piece of paper held by a person.