Showcasing Cutting Edge New Contemporary artwork from all over the world, located in Santa Fe NM
Showcasing Cutting Edge New Contemporary artwork from all over the world, located in Santa Fe NM
Rachel Ivanyi
Historical natural history art has always been my inspiration, because I find joy in the natural world and revel in minute differences that separate one creature from the next. Truthfully, I enjoy the research into my subject’s natural history almost as much as painting them. Although I originally aimed for a career as a wildlife vet, I soon realized that I preferred drawing birds to treating them medically. A series of owls in pen and ink was my first project on my career path over 25 years ago, but my passion lives on. Whether it’s observing green sea turtles inches from my nose, finding salamanders under rocks deep in a forest, or studying specimens in a university collection, I find endless inspiration in the patterns and themes of nature. I enjoy applying both my scientific and artistic training, bringing attention to lesser-known animal groups and environmental issues. My conceptual nature art merges my love of science, storytelling and conservation.
Historical natural history art has always been my inspiration, because I find joy in the natural world and revel in minute differences that separate one creature from the next. Truthfully, I enjoy the research into my subject’s natural history almost as much as painting them. Although I originally aimed for a career as a wildlife vet, I soon realized that I preferred drawing birds to treating them medically. A series of owls in pen and ink was my first project on my career path over 25 years ago, but my passion lives on. Whether it’s observing green sea turtles inches from my nose, finding salamanders under rocks deep in a forest, or studying specimens in a university collection, I find endless inspiration in the patterns and themes of nature. I enjoy applying both my scientific and artistic training, bringing attention to lesser-known animal groups and environmental issues. My conceptual nature art merges my love of science, storytelling and conservation.
