Art for Conservation
by Betsy Baytos
Dive into Tentacles & Treasures, a handcrafted wooden puzzle celebrating the mystery and beauty of the ocean. Designed by former Disney feature animator and illustrator Betsy Baytos, this ocean themed puzzle transforms her original octopus artwork into an immersive experience featuring whimsical sea creatures, intricate shapes, and beautifully carved pieces inspired by life beneath the waves.
Art with Impact
Tentacles & Treasures launches Betsy Baytos’s new Art for Conservation series, a collection of handcrafted wooden puzzles that combine fine art with conservation impact. As the first release in this ongoing series, the puzzle supports ocean and sea creature protection while celebrating the wonder of marine life. By bringing together creativity, craftsmanship, and conservation, Tentacles & Treasures transforms a beloved work of art into a collectible experience with purpose.
Future Art for Conservation releases will support additional conservation initiatives, including collaborations focused on tropical forests, biodiversity, and species conservation around the world.
A Work of Art for Display
Handcrafted by Liberty Puzzles in Colorado, Tentacles & Treasures features intricate wooden pieces carved in the shapes of sea creatures. From octopus arms to shells, coral, and other ocean treasures, each piece is part of the discovery. Once complete, the puzzle becomes a beautiful celebration of marine life worthy of display, making it as enjoyable to showcase as it is to assemble.
Meet the Artist
Betsy Baytos is a former Disney feature animator, illustrator, and product designer whose work spans film, publishing, consumer products, and conservation storytelling. Drawing on decades of experience creating memorable characters and visual worlds, she now brings that same creativity to her Art for Conservation series of handcrafted wooden puzzles.
Her creative work has included projects for Disney, Coca-Cola’s Polar Bears, Cirque du Soleil, Jimmy Buffett, and organizations around the world. Through art, education, and design, Betsy continues to inspire curiosity about nature while creating experiences that connect people with wildlife and the natural world.
Bring the Conservation Home
Extend the journey beyond the puzzle! Explore the beauty of marine life and dive into the educational wonder of our oceans with these free, downloadable activities for all ages.
