A nature journal field guide

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If you’re an avid reader, check out my blog which I lovingly call “The Field Guide”.
I write about wild things there.

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If watching is more your style, head to my YouTube channel where you can see me in action in the field and learn about wildlife.

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If you want to grow your love for nature, check out my shop where you’ll find ethical and sustainable clothing and accessories provided by Teemill and designed by me.

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View fullsize Here is the larger version of my painted bunting repeating pattern! 🎨 All painted bunting designs are live on my shops now. ☺️ I will be slowing down on posting here a bit, but don't worry - more wild designs are in the works. Hint:🦎 I am de
View fullsize Just your typical meet-cute between two painted buntings in the forest. 🌿🦜
View fullsize This flock of painted buntings is hanging out in the forest on a beautiful, sunny day. 🌞 My painted bunting designs will be released into my shops at the beginning of next week. 🤗
View fullsize Like so many other male birds, he has vibrant plumage to help him attract a female. 🦜 The painted bunting is unique in the sense that he has almost every color of the rainbow on his feathers! 🌈
View fullsize Check out my bird seed repeating pattern - this is what painted buntings eat! 🦜
View fullsize This mama painted bunting is getting ready to lay her eggs. 🪺
View fullsize Here is a last look at my opossum party repeat pattern! They are just hanging out and enjoying their time in the forest. 🌳
View fullsize This guy is just hanging out! 🌳 What do you think about my opossum series? Let's just say I've been thinking about opossums a lot recently... I think it's almost time to move on to another species. I wonder who will be featured next. 💭
View fullsize Virgo and his pals are getting together for a opossum party! 🎉

I create digital illustrations and patterns inspired by wildlife.

View fullsize Taking care of yourself well and being kind to you brings peace. 🕊️
View fullsize I am so happy and at ease being lost in the middle of nowhere. 🏞️ I am pleased to see nothing but trees. 🌲 Even better if I can feel just a slight breeze. 🌬️ The wild calls me. 🌈 With boots to the ground promptly, I answer. 🥾
View fullsize Nature has my heart. 💚 I smile the biggest when I am out in the wild. 🌿 Being outside in general is amazing as is, but out in the middle of nowhere, just me and the plants and wildlife, is magic.✨ The sound of the wind blowing through the trees.
View fullsize I am very excited to announce that my website, blog, and sustainable store are officially live. 🌿 I have been working to reign in my vision and it has all finally come together. Wild Iris is officially a brand!🥲 I poured a lot of energy and lov
View fullsize One thing I am really not good at is taking breaks. 🪷 When I am into something, I am DEEP into it! I basically want to spend all my time on it. I'll even lie in bed at night, trying to go to sleep, just thinking about stuff I'm working on. 🙄 W
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View fullsize I reached a big milestone - I finally finished editing my first full-length video last night. 📽️ I can't decide if I'm going to just post it to YouTube or schedule it for next week, but either way it's done and it feels good! I am proud of what I
View fullsize Hi! It's so nice to see you. 👁️ 👁️ I am so happy to finally have a place that's officially about me and not all my work. I'll get more open and personal here and, obviously, actually post pictures of me. You can find my creative work in the li

This one is all about me and my life as an outdoorswoman and creator.

View fullsize It's all in the fine details 🤌
View fullsize The horned passalus beetle lives in colonies in decaying wood. 🪵
View fullsize "the dust of life" 🌺🐝
View fullsize Nature is a powerful force, storing up its energy waiting for just the right moment to release it. 🌀
View fullsize If magical things like this exist everywhere I go here on Earth, then I'm sure aliens do exist. 👽
View fullsize "Live in each season as it passes...resign yourself to the influence of the earth." 🌈☀️🍁❄️ -Henry David Thoreau
View fullsize Pollen is precious. 🐝
View fullsize "Choose only one master—nature." 🌺 -Rembrandt
View fullsize Nature's brush strokes captured in the delicate veins of a leaf.🖌️

I wander around and take pictures of the amazing wonders of the wild world.