CLICK HERE to register for this free workshop In this workshop, you’ll learn about the members of the cattle family that make up the herds of grazing mammals that roam the African savannas, such as buffalo, wildebeest, hartebeest, impala, kudu, nyala, duiker, gazelle,...
DISCOVER AND SKETCH THE 2023 FEATURED SPECIES! Watch the two workshops below where I share fun facts about the 2023 World Migratory Bird Day featured species as I demonstrate how to sketch each of them including the Northern Shoveler, American White, Pelican, Osprey,...
Learn All About the Pitcher Plants of Eastern North America Watch the video recording below where I’ll introduce you to the fascinating world of carnivorous plants. Then we’ll focus in on the group of plants known as pitcher plants with an emphasis on the...
May 3rd is International Leopard Day, an occasion to celebrate the ‘big cats’ including the African leopard, Panthera pardus, as well as their closest relative, the American Jaguar, Panthera onca. You can learn all about panthers and the characteristics of...
Check out my video workshop below where you’ll learn spooky facts about the Venus Flytrap and also learn how to create a drawing of one, complete with a captured fly! First, download your Venus Flytrap Sketching Cheatsheet that you’ll use to follow along...
Scarlet Macaw Workshop In the video workshop below, we’ll focus on macaws; the showiest and largest members of the beloved parrot family, many of which face extinction in the wild. Then, I’ll lead you through a step-by-step drawing tutorial of the...
May 4th is World Carnivorous Plant Day! What Are Carnivorous Plants? Read on to discover the fascinating world of carnivorous plants; their diversity, ecology, and distribution, then watch a video I made about my favorite species from Malaysia! Carnivorous plants are...
In honor of World Tuna Day which is observed annually on May 2nd, I’d like to share some fascinating biological facts, as well as conservation issues surrounding one of the most endangered species of the world’s tunas; the Atlantic Bluefin Tuna. Bluefin Tuna...
Penguins are so lovable, they have THREE days of the year that celebrate them; Penguin Awareness Day on January 20th, World Aquatic Animals Day on April 3rd, and World Penguin Day on April 25th! So, learn all about penguins and how to draw them below in the two...
It’s World Tapir Day! Each year on April 27th we celebrate World Tapir Day. Read on to learn all about tapirs and also watch a workshop on how to sketch and paint a tapir! Tapirs are large, primitive mammals that you’ve likely never heard of. They look a...
John James Audubon John James Audubon was one of the world’s most acclaimed ornithologists and bird artists, known best for his studies and illustrations of North American birds in their natural habitat. As a bird artist myself, I’ve always been fascinated...
Conceived by Senator Gaylord Nelson of Wisconsin, Earth Day was created in 1970 to gain traction for the grassroots environmental awareness movement. Public concern over protecting our planet was still in its infancy during this time prior to environmental regulation,...
Hornbills are a group of fascinating but critically endangered birds that inhabit forests and woodlands of Asia, Africa, and India. In the video below, I demonstrate my quick technique for creating a detailed drawing by first doing a loose watercolor wash and then...
National Orchid Day April 16th is designated as National Orchid Day in the United States. Below you’ll find information about orchids of North America and the world, unique characteristics of the orchid family, a slideshow of orchids from my trip to the tropical...
Discover and Sketch Jackrabbits Suggested Materials Jackrabbit images (CLICK HERE to download) Sketching paper Sketching pencil Brown colored pencil (I use Prismacolor Verithins) Water-soluble colored pencils (I use Derwent Inktense and Faber Castell Aquas) Water...
Learn About and Sketch Spiders Be Kind to Spiders Week is observed annually from April 1 to April 7. If you’d like to learn more about spider diversity and anatomy, check out my video workshop below where I’ll share fun facts about spiders and then show...
April 4th is celebrated as World Rat Day so I’d like to share a video workshop I created for you to learn about a fascinating wild species of rat that lives in Africa; the Naked Mole Rat. CLICK HERE to download your Naked Mole Rat image that I use in the...
Celebrating Aquatic Animals! April 3rd is a day dedicated to showing appreciation for and highlighting the significance of aquatic animals. According to the Aquatic Life Institute, the occasion was launched by the Aquatic Animal Law Initiative as part of the Animal...
April is officially National Frog Month in the United States. It’s the time of year when many frogs emerge from hibernation and begin their nightly chorus from local creeks and ponds. In observance of National Frog Month, you can find some resources for learning more...
Celebrating National Wildlife Week National Wildlife Week is celebrated annually during the first week of April in order to highlight the special wildlife species that call the United States home. Below you’ll find a wide variety of stories, videos, and...
