Erynn McNeill is an artist, botanist, and scientific illustrator. While obtaining their Bachelor of Science in Biology they worked throughout the backcountry of Montana, Idaho and Alaska tracking animals and recording plant species until 2020 when forced isolation brought back an old love of creating art. Taking inspiration from these wilderness experiences, they created Up Moss Creek Studio in 2021 as a habitat for experimentation where they combine their knowledge of botany, mycology and multiple art mediums to create unique mixed media paintings inspired by 19th century botanical illustration. While their personal style gives their paintings an air of dark naturalism and fantasy, they aim to highlight the endangered mossy worlds within the Northern Rockies's diverse ecosystems and hope that through showing others what they admire when wandering creekside through the mountains it will inspire them to look closely, step lightly, and protect the world's natural environments. They are currently based in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana where they share a home with their partner Brandon, dog Dagwood, and cat Orion.