I painted this envelope with Indian star tortoise for the Instagram art challenge by @sunshine_inspired_fauna, focusing on animals in illegal trade. Indian star tortoises are captured from wild for pet markets, which has made the species endangered. I took reference from a photo by Mohammed Salman.
This ATC was made for a private swap, and also as a part of the @sunhine_inspired_fauna art challenge on Instagram. I took reference from this photo by Paul Sauders. Meerkats are part of the mongoose family. Some mongoose species are hunted for their fur, as their hair is wanted for paint brushes! There is a lot to think about when it comes to sustainability, when choosing art supplies, too.