Conservation Projects

Raising Funds for injured Koalas

This project calls attention to the 678 endanged bird species in the world.

Founded in Namibia in 1990, Cheetah Conservation Fund is dedicated to saving the cheetah in the wild.
Their mission is to be the internationally recognised centre of excellence in the conservation of cheetahs and their ecosystems, they will work with all stakeholders to develop best practices in research, education and land use to benefit all species, including people.

Born Free Foundation work tirelessly to ensure that all wild animals; whether living in captivity or in the wild, are treated with compassion and respect and are able to live their lives according to their needs.
 
As a leading wildlife charity, they oppose the exploitation of wild animals in captivity and campaign to keep them where they belong – in the wild.
 
They promote Compassionate Conservation to enhance the survival of threatened species in the wild and protect natural habitats while respecting the needs and safeguarding the welfare of individual animals.

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Their mission at Save the Elephants is to secure a future for elephants and sustain the beauty and ecological integrity of the places they live, to promote man’s delight in their intelligence and the diversity of their world, and to develop a tolerant relationship between the two species.

Explorers against Extinction is a wildlife conservation campaign organised by registered UK charity the Real World Conservation Trust. The primary aims of the campaign are to raise awareness about the threats facing the world’s most iconic species and their habitats while also raising significant funds for nominated projects pivotal in the battle to protect them.

Wildlife SOS are a charity in India who rescues and rehabilitates wildlife in distress. They specifically address the problem of injured and sick elephants that are forced to work in the slums and crowded cities; taking action to remove abused elephants and retire them to their sanctuary. Every Spring they hold an on line auction to raise funds to which I donate a piece of art.

Bles is passionately devoted to creating a safe and natural home for Thai elephants. They care for rescued and retired elephants, allowing them to interact freely within 600 acres of forested land.
 
Bles allows elephants to live in an environment that encourages them to rediscover their true identity and natural social interaction. Basic skills such as natural foraging, swimming, scratching and dust baths – all things that have been denied to most of their rescues for most of their lives.
 
Their unique sanctuary is just that to the elephants – a haven that allows them...

Sketch for Survival is an art initiative. It was inspired by a shocking statistic – on average, one elephant is poached in the wild every 26 minutes. The purpose of the initiative is to highlight the plight of elephants and other iconic species and invited professional artists and celebrity supporters help by donating a simple 26-minute wildlife sketch to the  touring exhibition.

I was delighted and felt so privileged to be invited to participate once again in Sketch for Survival 2018 art initiative comprising 100+ artworks, including sketches, studio artworks, illustrations and...

AFC's annual juried "International Exhibit of Nature in Art" is the world's top conservation-themed art exhibit and sale. It's a rare opportunity for art collectors to buy original artwork by internationally acclaimed artists and directly support conservation work. Most of the artwork in the exhibit is for sale and ranges widely in price from $500 to $50,000+. At least 40% of proceeds from artwork sales benefits conservation and environmental education, and each artwork is dedicated to supporting a conservation organization of the artist's choice.

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The Artist Rosemarie Armstrong will donate 25% of proceeds from her new book to Artists for Conservation. (Please note: The publication of this book has been put on hold due to the current pandemic.)

She believes it is critical to educate and build awareness of conservation issues in our youth. They are our hope for the future. Each of Rosemarie's paintings conveys her passionate connection to our natural environment, and reflects her artistic soul and professional calibre. She believes that through artists, people can envision the best of our world and the human spirit. If there is...

I'm currently creating a collection that illuminates the remarkable relationships in our grassland and alpine ecosystems of the West. Completed images to-date include bison, wolf, prairie dog, nuthatch, salamander, sage grouse, and butterfly. Soon to come is an image of a rare trout!

Fund raising for the operation of the SPCA of Monterey County Wildlife Center. 50% of the artist's sales commission for "DD the Hawk" will be donated to the SPCA of Monterey County and 25% of the artist's sales commission for "DD the Hawk" will be donated to the Artists for Conservaiton organizaiton. 50% of net proceeds from all other painting sales in 2020 will be donated to SPCA of Monterey County, Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care, or a non-profit conservation organization choice of the buyer.