The Art of Ecology
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Tag: Animals
Posted on October 26, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
Flight: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 November Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “FLIGHT”. Each month, I am going to focus on two pieces – one highlighting flora, the other highlighting fauna. This month, I focused on two species, one amphibian who glides (instead of flies), …
Category: Adaptations, Animals, Flowers, Illustrations, Plants, The Art of Ecology Tags: Adaptations, Animals, botanical illustration, drawing challenge, Flowers, glide, habitats, milkweed, nature, Plants, scientific illustration, seed dispersal, The Art of Ecology, wallaces flying frog, Wild Art 2021
Posted on September 15, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
Prehistoric: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 August Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “PREHISTORIC”. Each month, I am going to focus on two pieces – one highlighting flora, the other highlighting fauna. This month, I focused on two species, one commonly found along beaches and the …
Category: Animals, conservation, Endangered Species, Illustrations, Ocean, Plants, The Art of Ecology Tags: Animals, botanical illustration, cinnamon fern, conservation, drawing challenge, Endangered Species, fern, habitats, history, horseshoe crab, living fossil, nature, oceans, Plants, prehistoric, scientific illustration, The Art of Ecology, Wild Art 2021, wildlife
Posted on August 24, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
Home: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 August Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “HOME”. Each month, I am going to focus on two pieces – one highlighting flora, the other highlighting fauna. This month, I focused on how different species create their homes and shelters. One …
Category: Animals, birds, Illustrations, Plants, The Art of Ecology, Wildlife Behavior Tags: Adaptations, Animals, bird habitat, birds, botanical illustration, bowerbird, clownfish, drawing challenge, fish, habitats, home, oceans, Plants, scientific illustration, symbiosis, The Art of Ecology, water, Wild Art 2021, wildlife, Wildlife Behavior, wildlife habitat
Posted on August 6, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
Isn’t A Vulture Just a Vulture….? Uncovering differences between local species.
When looking up in the sky, we can often see vultures hovering and gliding in large circular patterns. With as much deer, fox, raccoon, groundhog, and opossum roadkill as is in this area, it’s not surprising to be able to look up at any point in time and see vultures! Many look up and see …
Category: Animals, birds, The Art of Ecology, Wildlife Behavior Tags: Animals, bird feeding, birding, birds, black vulture, carrion, decomposers, The Art of Ecology, turkey vulture, vulture, wildlife, Wildlife Behavior
Posted on July 26, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
Patterns: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 July Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “Patterns”. Each month, I am going to focus on two pieces – one highlighting flora, the other highlighting fauna. This month, I focus on a specific recurring pattern of the natural world. Can …
Category: Animals, Illustrations, Ocean, Plants, The Art of Ecology Tags: Animals, botanical illustration, botany, drawing challenge, fibonacci sequence, fibonacci spiral, golden ratio, nautilus, patterns, phyllotaxy, Plants, scientific illustration, spiral, succulent, The Art of Ecology, water, Wild Art 2021, wildlife
Posted on July 5, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
Kenyan Endangered Species and Their Challenges
Happy “Wild About Wildlife” Month! Throughout July, we celebrate the amazing wildlife species found on this incredible planet (although hopefully you’re thinking about them and making decisions that positively impact them throughout the whole year). Anyway, right now, let’s highlight some of my favorite animals: African Savannah species! In the spring of 2021, I had …
Category: Animals, conservation, Endangered Species, The Art of Ecology Tags: africa, Animals, cheetah, conservation, ecology, elephant, Endangered Species, environmental education, giraffe, grey crowned crane, hippo, kenya, lion, nature, photography, The Art of Ecology, vulnerable species, wild about wildlife month, wildlife
Posted on June 21, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
Leave The Weeds – Love the Pollinators!
Did you know that this week is Pollinator Week? This is a week (although it’s a Pollinator Month as well!) where Pollinator Protections are passed, local municipalities put out Pollinator Proclamations, and Pollinator-Themed activities and events happen. This is a fantastic time to learn more about local pollinators and about their importance, BUT…. pollinators need …
Category: Animals, Backyard Habitats, conservation, Flowers, Gardening, Plants, Special Conservation Designated Events, The Art of Ecology Tags: Animals, backyard habitat, bees, beetles, biodiversity, butterflies, conservation, Flowers, Gardening, keep the weeds, lawn, Plants, pollinator garden, pollinator week, pollinators, The Art of Ecology, weeds, wildflowers
Posted on June 14, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
WATER: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 June Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “Water”. Each month, I am going to focus on two pieces – one highlighting flora, the other highlighting fauna. These creatures rely heavily on aquatic ecosystems, yet their aquatic habitats also rely on …
Category: Animals, Endangered Species, Flowers, Illustrations, Plants, The Art of Ecology Tags: Animals, axolotl, botanical illustration, botany, drawing challenge, Endangered Species, Flowers, Plants, pollution, scientific illustration, The Art of Ecology, water, water on earth, watershed, wetlands, Wild Art 2021, wildlife
Posted on May 21, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
WONDER: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 May Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “Wonder”. Each month, I am going to focus on two pieces – one highlighting flora, the other highlighting fauna. There is so much about the natural world that I wonder about, marvel at, …
Category: Animals, Colors, Flowers, Illustrations, Ocean, Plants, The Art of Ecology Tags: Animals, blue flowers, blue in nature, botanical illustration, botany, Colors, colors of nature, cyanophores, drawing challenge, fish, Flowers, pigments, plant pigments, Plants, scientific illustration, The Art of Ecology, Wild Art 2021, wildlife, wonder
Posted on April 26, 2021 by The Art of Ecology
Memory: WILD ART 2021
As part of the Wild Art 2021 April Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “Memory”. While some artists focused on nocturnal animals and their unique adaptations, others focused on marine species that live in the depths! Each month, I am going to focus on two pieces – …
Category: Adaptations, Animals, Flowers, Illustrations, Plants, The Art of Ecology, Wildlife Behavior Tags: Adaptations, Animals, birds, botanical illustration, botany, chickadee, drawing challenge, Flowers, memory, Plants, scientific illustration, The Art of Ecology, Wild Art 2021, wildlife, Wildlife Behavior
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