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Robin Eschner

Robin Eschner is an artist whose work is inspired by the wonders of the natural world, by animals and birds, and by the words of naturalist writers such as Barry Lopez. She's collaborated on many projects with Lopez over the years, including two books: Apologia and Letters from Heaven. (The painting to the right, titled The Brushing of Wings, was inspired by Lopez's book River Notes.) To view Eschner's lovely work (and purchase prints and notecards), please visit her website.

The magic of the natural world

The website created by Tucson artist Paul Mirocha is filled with treasures. Paul was born in Minnesota but has been a desert rat for many years now, and much of his work is deeply rooted in his love of the natural world: plants, animals, insects, and landscapes ranging from the Sonoran desert to Asia. I particularly love the Sketchbook section of his site, where you'll find sketches and notes about Paul's adventures among indigenous honey hunters in Malaysia, his portrait photographs from Guatemala, and some sound advice for beginning illustrators (and other creative artists) on how to create a business plan. Also, please visit the Art Party section of the site where you can purchase original art by Paul and a number of other wonderful artists -- the proceeds of which go to a fund to help with the health expenses of Paul's daughter.