Nature Artist & Community Educator
Exploring natural history through art and story

About

Inga Smith is a nature artist inspired by the plants, wildlife, and landscapes she encounters during her hikes and travels. Working in watercolor, mixed media, and field sketchbooks, she explores natural history, art history, and cultural traditions through direct observation and artistic interpretation.

Her work explores the relationships between nature, art, and human experience, combining curiosity about the natural world with an interest in how people have observed and interpreted it across cultures and time.

Projects

WildSprout | Founder & Artist
A nonprofit dedicated to inspiring conservation and environmental stewardship through nature art, science, and storytelling, with a current focus on Washington’s at-risk species.

Field Notes & Natural History Studies
An ongoing collection of sketches, paintings, and reflections inspired by observations of plants, insects, wildlife, and landscapes.

Art & Nature Studies
Ongoing creative series exploring art history, cultural traditions, symbolism, and the interpretation of nature through different artistic styles and materials.

Writing

Natural history articles, field notes, and reflections exploring wildlife, conservation, art, and the connections between people and nature.

Teaching

Watercolor and mixed-media workshops encouraging observation, creativity, and personal expression.

Media & Methods

Media: Watercolor • Ink • Collage • Fiber • Wood • Natural Materials • Mixed Media

Methods: Field Sketching • Observational Drawing • Natural History Illustration

Education

Postgraduate Certificate — Nonprofit Management

Master of Business Administration

Master of Science in Education — Exceptional Students

Bachelor of Science in Education — Mathematics

Artistic Training

Natural History Illustration — Drawing Nature, Science, and Culture

Watercolor — Coursework, workshops, and independent study

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