The Art of Ecology
Building visual connections between people and nature.
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Intertwine: Wild Art 2021
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 …
Explore the Gallery: Scientific & Botanical Illustrations
Marissa Jacobs, of The Art of Ecology, is primarily known as a nature and ecological photographer, however she also leads Botanical Illustration Workshops and is in the process of fully illustrating a book about pollinator morphology (projected to be available in early winter 2021)! Below is a sample of her illustration work. A portion of …
A Look Back at an Amazing 2019
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 …
Tyler State Park Pollinator Habitat Restoration Project – A Reflection
For the past two years, I have been photographing two meadows at Tyler State Park, in Newtown PA, as part of a long-term project run by Bucks County Community College (BCCC). These select meadows are in the process of becoming ideal pollinator habitat! Native plant and wildflower seeds were sown, invasive species were removed, and …
About “The Art of Ecology”
Welcome to The Art of Ecology! The Mission of The Art of Ecology is to “Build Visual Connections between people and nature through art in order to create a deeper understanding and respect for the natural world – therefore increasing the desire to protect and conserve its resources.” I have a BS Wildlife Conservation & …
