My name is Aga Grandowicz and, after a long and successful career in graphic design and advertising, I decided to dedicate more of my time to wildlife illustration and everything else that is biodiversity-related. I use nature to connect with the world and others. In a world where wildlife and biodiversity are under such threat, this feels like important work. For me, capturing living things as they go about their day, uninterrupted and unaware of just how magical they are, feels like an opportunity to preserve and prolong their life. The artwork allows them to exist long after their purpose has been fulfilled, giving recognition to the crucial role they play and the feelings they inspire in us. My trusted black pen is my tool of choice. I love how it marks the page, its softness and the range of pressure and shade it offers. I draw on white paper and use a surface that’s rough enough to create a tactile experience that brings the audience as close as possible. I’m drawn to projects with purpose, creating something that’s not just beautiful but useful and informative. Like nature books or large-scale murals that help visitors and locals connect with the community they’re in. To see more of my designs and artwork that have a natural twist or purpose, please visit https://naturalworlddesign.ie/, or check my Instagram pages and . To see the wildlife-related books I publish (yes, I'm a new publisher!), please visit https://naturalworldpublishing.ie/ (you can follow it here, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/NaturalWorldPublishing). My ideal project would be anything that incorporates wildlife art – illustrated wildlife information boards, signage for zoos, parks and wildlife reserves, wildlife murals, top-end restaurants or hotels decor, children’s or adults’ books about wild or domesticated animals.
