The gray wolf (Canis lupus) is endangered in Washington state. Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints By 1930, Gray wolves had been nearly eradicated in Washington and other northwest states, primarily due to human activities. In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, wolves were seen as…
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‘Akiapōlā’au: an endangered icon
Inspiration As of 2023, there are only 1300 ‘Akiapōlā’au left in the wild. This critically endangered bird is native to the Big Island of Hawai’i and plays a vital role in its ecosystem. Conservation Status FederalEndangered🔶 StateEndangered🔶 State recognized Endemic💛 Species Description The Akiapōlā‘au is a small Hawaiian bird with a 4.5 – 5.5-inch curved…
Big cat study
I had so much fun painting these beautiful animals. 💜💛💚 Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints #watercolor #bigcats #endangered #natureart #lion #tiger #panther #cougar #snowleapard
Endangered Hawaiian Honeycreeper: Showcasing the ‘I’iwi
Inspiration The ʻiʻiwi (Drepanis coccinea) was first documented scientifically by naturalists during Captain James Cook’s third Pacific voyage, which took place from 1776 to 1780. The ʻiʻiwi was historically abundant across the Hawaiian Islands and could easily be spotted in native forests and in areas of flowering plants where they foraged for nectar. However, over…
Hawai’i Ākepa: Inspiration for Change
Inspiration When I first moved to Hawaii, I was saddened by an Audubon Society seminar that described the endangered birds of Hawaii Island. That started me on a journey of discovering more about endangered species here at home and around the world. This post begins a series showcasing the five endangered Hawaii Island forest birds….
Tufted Puffin
The tufted puffin (Fratercula cirrhata) is endangered in Washington state. Since 1978, the nesting population in Washington has declined from an estimated 23,342 individuals to less than 3,000 individuals; nesting sites are now limited to only a few places in or near the San Juan Islands (WDFW, n.d.). Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton…
Inga J Smith 