Just exquisite!

I found this painting by artist Ashley Cecil, while searching for sites on wildlife conservation of all things. Her paintings are not the only thing that sets her apart--it's also the way she effortlessly blends artwork and social activism. 

Like the way she drew this bird motif to call for awareness of the importance of animal conservation.

If can help the wildlife conservation movement, by communicating beautiful art--by all means Ashley, display, display, DISPLAY!!

36″ x 60″ oil on canvas.

Email ashley.cecil at gmail.com for purchasing inquiries.

A donation from sold painting will be made to the Wildlife Conservation Society. See all artwork available for sale.

Ashley writes: For 114 years, the Wildlife Conversation Society has endeavored to preserve wildlife and wildlife habitats around the world through science, wildlife park management, environmental conservation and education.

Their earliest accomplishment was helping the American bison population recoup in the Western Plains.  Today, they manage about 500 conservation projects in over 60 countries and more than 200 million acres of protected lands around the world, employing more than 200 scientists.  WCS also manages the world’s largest system of urban wildlife parks, which includes five New York City “living institutions.” These parks reach 4 million visitors each year and assist in educating millions of schoolchildren in science and conservation issues.

Here’s a comical video example of what park visitors would find at one of the New York City zoos.