Free Printable Whale Images – Vintage Ocean Ephemera for Junk Journals & Mixed Media
Discover the Wonder of Vintage Whale Images
At a Glance
Free printable collage sheet featuring vintage whale illustrations
Ideal for nature journals, ocean-themed junk journals, and mixed media art
Includes antique engravings of whales and sea creatures
This free printable collage sheet is a curated selection of antique whale engravings, drawn from a 18th-century natural history book. These timeless images capture the scale, beauty, and quiet mystery of whales, creatures that have inspired maritime folklore, scientific exploration, and artistic fascination for centuries.
Each whale is rendered with care, often in side profile, making this printable ideal for art journalers who love pairing scientific illustrations with storytelling or layering. If you're creating a nature-themed spread or building a page around the theme of the sea, this collage sheet offers rich imagery to work with.
Who This Printable Is For?
This sheet is perfect for:
Junk journalers building a nautical or marine-themed layout
Mixed media artists who enjoy vintage illustration and sea ephemera
Nature lovers keeping an ocean-focused art journal or field notebook
Scrapbookers creating a coastal travel or beach memory page
Use these whale engravings as focal images, background elements, or cut-and-layer details. They're well-suited to both minimalist designs and detailed, collage-heavy spreads.
Ideas for Using the Whale Collage Sheet
Create an underwater-themed journal spread with deep blue, cream, and sepia tones
Pair with maps, waves, or ship illustrations to build a vintage maritime aesthetic
Use in children’s scrapbooks or educational projects focused on marine biology
Combine with quotes about the sea, freedom, or exploration
Print on aged or tea-stained paper for a timeworn look that mimics antique field journals
These illustrations also work beautifully as standalone journal cards or as embellishments for pocket tags and flip-outs.
Suggested Printables to Pair With This Sheet
Looking to build a full ocean-inspired journal kit? Try pairing the whales with these other free printables from The Art Scavenger:
Seashell Illustrations Collage Sheet – A delicate and scientific look at natural shell forms
Hot Air Balloon Trade Cards – Great for pairing with seafaring and exploration themes
World Maps Ephemera Sheet – Add a sense of direction and global travel
Bird Illustrations Collage Sheet – To suggest coastal wildlife and natural surroundings
Whether you’re working on a single spread or a full themed journal, these complementary sheets will help tie everything together.
Browse all free collage sheets and vintage ephemera to expand your creative toolkit.
3.5” x 2” Rectangles
Love These Printables? Support The Art Scavenger!
I love sharing free vintage printables, and if you enjoy them, there are easy ways to support my work so I can continue creating and offering more free designs:
You may also enjoy these free collage sheets.
Terms of use:
Free to use for personal or commercial projects. You may print the collage sheets as many times as you wish for your personal crafts or in your projects to sell, including: scrapbooks, junk journals, collage art, etc. You may not redistribute or sell the collage sheets “as is" in either print or digital form.
If you wish to share the files on your own website, please do not make the files available for download directly from your site. Instead, include an image with a link back to this site. Pinning is always welcome and appreciated!
To the best of my knowledge, these are all royalty free images that are in the Public Domain in the US. However, you should always do your own research if you plan to use them commercially.
