Endangered Motivations
Endangered Motivations is essentially my brainchild - a deeply personal art series I’ve been quietly nurturing for over a year. Each piece features a circular design: an endangered animal framed by native plants from its habitat, with a motivational phrase that reflects how it survives—and how we might, too.
These aren’t just pretty pictures. They’re emotional snapshots of resilience, drawn from species that thrive in harsh conditions, adapt in strange ways, or persist against the odds. The Amargosa Toad, for example, lives in desert wetlands—its piece reads: “Thrive where others dry up.”
This series is my way of honoring both the wild world and the messy, beautiful inner lives we carry. You can explore the full gallery below, and if a piece speaks to you, prints and products are available through my Ko-Fi Shop. Every purchase helps support both my creative work and the conservation efforts behind it.
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Advocacy & Conservation Through Art
Art can be a quiet kind of activism. With Endangered Motivations, I use illustration to spotlight species that are often overlooked—creatures whose stories mirror our own struggles with anxiety, hope, burnout, and grit.
A portion of every sale goes directly to conservation organizations working to protect these animals and their habitats. I’ve chosen groups that prioritize ethical, inclusive, and science-based approaches to conservation. You’ll find links to them below, along with ways to learn more or get involved.
This project is about more than awareness—it’s about connection. Between humans and animals. Between emotional survival and ecological survival. Between the art we hang on our walls and the world we’re trying to protect.
Check Out the Organizations We Help Out:
The Amphibian and Reptile Conservancy (ARC)
Tiny toes, big impact. ARC works to protect native U.S. reptiles and amphibians through habitat restoration and field-based conservation. From swampy salamanders to desert toads, they’re out there making sure the quiet ones don’t get forgotten.
The American Bird Conservancy (ABC)
​Feathers, flight, and fragile ecosystems. ABC focuses on species-specific programs and habitat protection for birds across the Americas. Whether it’s saving songbirds or safeguarding migration routes, they’re all about keeping the skies full of life.
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​The Wildlife Conservation Network (WCN)
​Big hearts for big mammals. WCN supports local conservationists working directly with endangered species—from cheetahs to elephants. Their model is community-led, science-backed, and full of soul.
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The Marine Conservation Institute
​Blue worlds, quiet battles. This group protects ocean ecosystems and marine species through science, policy, and the creation of marine protected areas. Because the deep deserves defenders, too.
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