Ann-Kathrin Wirth Scientific Illustrator and Wildlife Artist

I am an illustrator, artist and photographer with a passion for the diversity of nature and our environment and enjoy depicting natural subjects. I come from a village in Luxembourg and decided to do my studies in England.

I studied Scientific & Natural History Illustration at Blackpool & The Fylde College, where I graduated in July 2007. I continued my studies with an MA, specializing my skills as a scientific illustrator and combining them with traditional printmaking techniques such as etchings to communicate the fragility of our biodiversity in a constantly changing world.

Finally, I completed my artistic knowledge with a solid scientific background in nature conservation by completing an MSc in Biodiversity and Conservation at the University of Exeter, Cornwall Campus.

I am currently working at the world-renowned Cornell Lab of Ornithology on an internship illustrating birds for their publications and outreach material.

In my free time I practice my skills as a nature photographer and enjoy birdwatching and birdringing, these activities help me gathering valuable reference information about the species I'm depicting and their habitat, which is vital for a successful illustration.

I have successfully exhibited and sold artwork at NEWA, the National Exhibition of Wildlife Art, and completed commissions for private clients, nature organisations and town councils. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you would like to open up a commission.