This past month I’ve been creating art as part of the #Feathruary2023 by @MischievousRedFox on Instagram. Illustrating birds is not only fun, and a great way for me to learn more about bird identifying characteristics, and sharing the finished piece is a good way to increase appreciation and respect for the bird world. Each piece …
Category: Illustrations Tags: Animals, art, bird habitat, birding, birds, drawing challenge, feathruary 2023, february, nature, nature art, The Art of Ecology, wildlife
Birdtober (#Birdtober2022) is an art challenge made by @AHolmesArtStudio on instagram to follow along, learn more about the great diversity of both birds and the art styles of people all around the world! While I went with the overall themes of the prompts, I didn’t draw the exact species, deciding to draw the same genus, …
2021 was an emotional rollercoaster. I switched from working at a nature center to having The Art of Ecology be my full time job! This is a dream come true, but I’ll be honest, running your own business is an emotional challenge. There were moments where I jumped up and down with excitement and moments …
Category: Year in Review Tags: 2021, art, conservation, education, environmental education, experiences, growth, opportunity, photography, social media, The Art of Ecology, year in review
As part of the Wild Art 2021 February Challenge, put on by Zoe Keller, I illustrated two pieces focusing on the theme, “Intertwine”. It’s always exciting to see how other artists interpret the challenge and create art. Some artists focused on the twisty nature of snakes, and others focused on octopus arms. Each month, I …
Category: Illustrations Tags: Adaptations, Animals, art, botanical illustration, clematis, drawing, Flowers, intertwine, native plants, penguins, Plants, scientific illustration, snuggles, The Art of Ecology, Wild Art 2021, Wildlife Behavior
Despite the utter insanity that 2020 was, The Art of Ecology saw some wonderful growth and I had some amazing opportunities! Overall, I adapted and figured out some unique ways to keep you all engaged. I (just over) DOUBLED my reach from 2019! In the late spring, I started working on writing and illustrating a …
Category: Year in Review Tags: 2020, art, conservation, education, environmental education, experiences, growth, opportunity, social media, The Art of Ecology, year in review
Marissa Jacobs, of The Art of Ecology, is primarily known as a nature and ecological photographer, however she also leads Botanical Illustration Workshops, teaches Scientific Illustration, and is also a freelance illustrator for environmental education groups. A portion of the proceeds from any illustration work sold benefits wildlife conservation and habitat preservation efforts. More information …
Category: Art Exhibits, DIY Creations, Illustrations Tags: art, botanical illustration, Colors, conservation, drawing, Flowers, gallery, Photo Prints, Plants, scientific illustration, The Art of Ecology
Are you going stir-crazy and desparate to find something to do? Below is a list of some of my favorite DIY ideas to inspire you! These are all projects that in some way benefit the environment, either by creating valuable habitat for wildlife or by reducing your own Carbon Footprint! DIY Projects to Benefit Backyard …
Category: Backyard Habitats, DIY Creations, Gardening, sustainability, The Art of Ecology Tags: art, backyard habitat, creation, diy, eco-friendly, education, Gardening, nature, projects, quarantine, recycle, social distancing, sustainability, The Art of Ecology, upcycle, wildlife habitat
This year has been one of incredible growth here at The Art of Ecology! Throughout the 2019 year, I was able to stay true to my mission of building visual connections between people and the natural world through the blend of arts and sciences. I had the pleasure of holding some new workshops as part …
Category: Year in Review Tags: 2019, art, conservation, education, goals, growth, nature, photography, programs, public speaking, science, The Art of Ecology, year in review
Living Coral – the Color of the Year! We can expect to see more of this color in our lives and on our news feeds. Pantone has selected this color because “Living Coral embraces us with warmth and nourishment to provide comfort and buoyancy in our continually shifting environment. In reaction to the onslaught of …
Category: birds, Flowers, Gardening, Plants, The Art of Ecology, Year in Review Tags: art, birds, botany, color of the year, Colors, flamingo, Flowers, Gardening, living coral, nature, pantone, Plants, The Art of Ecology, wildflowers
As an artist who focuses much of their time on conservation and the betterment of the environment, I find it surprising how much waste an artist produces unintentionally! From the empty paint tubes, to the plastic covering my canvases, to colored pencil shavings, to the fabric scraps from creating my Halloween costumes – there is …
Tags: art, Colors, conservation, crafts, eco-friendly, mosaic, paint, paper mache, photography, recycle, reduce, reflections, reuse, sustainability, The Art of Ecology, trash, upcycle, waste, zero waste