How I Became a Naturalist

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academia etc

My first degree was in Palaeontology. I spent my weekends exploring and Fossil hunting around southern Indiana. My second degree is what brought me to Manchester. I studied the History of Science, with a special focus in the History of the field of Natural History.

making art

I have always felt inspired by the dizzying amount of diversity found in nature. I've always loved visiting museums. Seeing collections of species, assembled in unique ways, differing over time etc. It inspires me to make art. For me it's less about the medium I make the art in, and more about trying to get across my love for nature etc. somewhere along the way, I started creating art

what I'm up to now

Now I hang out with my two cats, Freya and Flora, in our little garden. Sometimes we take them on pram walks to the local park.Volunteer at Portico Library where I work with old books and occasionally take part in fun book talks! Go on research visits to museums across the UK to collect inspiration! Still Learning and Growing,