Oceanic whitetip, pilot fish and native flowers | Art by Saxony Charlot

Artists for Conservation

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Our top picks for the week.


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FEB 24, 2024

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01. Alyse Dietel

Alyse threw herself into her art following a debilitating climbing accident in 2012. From her wheelchair she drew the wild places and animals that made her feel free. Against all projections, Alyse made a full recovery. Today she creates art full time and travels regularly–which has included numerous artist residencies around the world. Her art is guided by a deep appreciation for the natural world and says that, “My goal as an artist is to utilize my drawings to instill a sense of wonder, curiosity, and respect for nature while also drawing attention to the need to conserve and protect our natural environment and take action on the current climate crisis.” Learn more at amilliontinylines.com 

Art by Alyse Dietel

Art by Alyse Dietel

Art by Alyse Dietel

02. Saxony Charlot

Saxony Charlot is an artist and conservationist illustrating Hawaii’s native habitat. In addition to donating 10% of profits to Hawaiian conservation, she educates the public through her Instagram (@autochthonous_hawaii) about Hawaii’s incredible biodiversity and the sweeping species loss that this unique ecosystem has undergone. 

A fraction of Hawaii’s native biodiversity | Art by Saxony Charlot

Hawaii’s endemic Pueo owl and Uluhe fern | Art by Saxony Charlot

Oceanic whitetip, pilot fish and native flowers | Art by Saxony Charlot

03. Lást Studio

Tom and Angel are the creative duo behind Lást Studio – a heritage-style ink illustration creative team. What began with a passion project of making a custom map from their own jaunt through New Zealand, has branched into design services and an online shop with a mission to raise awareness for environmental conservation and wildlife charities. You can visit them at lastmaps.com 

Humpback and calf | Art by Lást Studio

Animal mash up | Art by Lást Studio

Green Sea Turtle | Art by Lást Studio

 

"Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, shall all be saved."

        — Jane Goodall


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