World Pangolin Day

World Pangolin Day

World Pangolin Day is observed on the 3rd Saturday of February each year and so it’s a good time to reflect on this incredibly unique and endangered mammal. In this blog post, you’ll learn fascinating facts about pangolins and also learn how to sketch...
Mistletoe Musings

Mistletoe Musings

MISTLETOE The maligned and misunderstood step-sister of holly, poinsettia, and Christmas trees! As a child, I fondly remember collecting wild mistletoe from the pine and oak woodlands of my home in California’s Sierra Nevada foothills. I would wrap the mistletoe...
Let’s Sketch Water Bears!

Let’s Sketch Water Bears!

Learn About Tardigrades and How to Sketch Them Tardigrades, who are also known colloquially as water bears or moss piglets, are likely the coolest animal you may never have heard about. Below you’ll find a recording of a live workshop I taught in which I share...
Wildlife Conservation Day

Wildlife Conservation Day

Celebrating Wildlife World Wildlife Conservation Day is celebrated annually on December 4th.  The occasion seeks to draw attention to the conservation status of some of the most critically endangered species of wild fauna and flora and to drive discussions toward...
In Celebration of Rhinos!

In Celebration of Rhinos!

It’s World Rhinoceros Day! World Rhinoceros Day is celebrated on September 22 each year. Below you’ll learn some interesting facts about rhinos and also learn how to sketch them in my video workshops below! The Rhinoceros family includes five species...
In Celebration of Vultures

In Celebration of Vultures

International Vulture Awareness Day The first Saturday in September is set aside annually to observe International Vulture Awareness Day. So I’d like to share some fascinating facts about these much-maligned but vitally important birds and showcase some of my...
World Oceans Day

World Oceans Day

Resources to learn more about the ocean June 8th has been designated as “World Oceans Day” by the United Nations. In celebration of World Oceans Day, I’ve written some natural history stories about sea creatures that you can find below. I love snorkeling and...
World Turtle Day

World Turtle Day

Let’s Learn About Land Turtles! It’s World Turtle Day on May 23rd so let’s ‘shellabrate! The day was created to learn more about land turtles and tortoises and how to protect them and their habitats worldwide. You can learn all about the characteristics and...
Endangered Species Spotlight

Endangered Species Spotlight

Shining a Spotlight on Endangered Species In observance of both Endangered Species Day and International Day for Biological Diversity, I’m sharing some stories and sketching tutorials I’ve created about a diverse array of our planet’s threatened and...
Let’s Sketch African Ungulates

Let’s Sketch African Ungulates

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,...