Episode 102: Craig Williams – Finding your niche

<p>Craig is an artist and scientific illustrator from Tasmania. After a career with positions ranging from feeding Tasmanian devils in a wildlife park, illustrating spider anatomy, and identifying fossil specimens of Australian megafauna, Craig has found his niche painting birds on vintage book pages.</p><p><br />Listen to hear more about:</p><ul><li>What nature looks like where Craig lives in Launceston, Tasmania. </li><li>The many and varied jobs that Craig has had during his career.</li><li>Encounters with Tasmanian wildlife.</li><li>How Craig started working in the field of scientific illustration, and specifically, using a microscope to document the minute details of spider anatomy.</li><li>Art as solace during difficult times.</li><li>Building community online.</li><li>Fining a niche.</li><li>Painting birds on vintage book pages.</li><li>Why bird art resonates with so many people.</li></ul><p><br />To learn more about Craig, and to see his detailed bird art on vintage book pages, visit <a href="https://www.cswilliamsart.com">https://www.cswilliamsart.com</a>. You can also find his work on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/cswilliamsart/">@cswilliamsart</a>. </p><p><br />Have you ever painted on book pages or another unique surface? Leave a comment on the <a href="https://www.journalingwithnature.com/podcasts/episode-102-craig-williams">Journaling With Nature Podcast page</a>.</p><p><br />-----------------</p><p>Sign-up for <a href="https://www.journalingwithnature.com/newsletter" target="_blank"><strong>Journaling With Nature's Newsletter</strong></a> to receive news and updates each month.<br /> <br />You can support <a href="https://www.patreon.com/journalingwithnature" target="_blank"><strong>Journaling With Nature Podcast on Patreon</strong></a>, Your contribution is deeply appreciated.</p><p><br />Thanks for listening!</p>