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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 the fall of 2020 when forced isolation brought back an old love of creating art. They created Up Moss Creek Studio in 2021 as a habitat for experimentation where they combine their knowledge of ecology from these wilderness experiences with their many inspirations from sci-fi, celtic folklore, medieval bestiaries and 19th century botanical illustration to create unique acrylic paintings and jewelry. While their personal aesthetic and many inspirations give their work an air of dark naturalism, they purposefully combine the fantastical with little known and endangered species from across the Pacific Northwest with the hope to educate and inspire conservation. They tour across the mountain west showcasing their art and working seasonally, most recently as a Rare Plant and Seed Technician for Flathead National Forest in 2024. They are currently based in the Bitterroot Valley of Montana where they share a home with their partner Brandon, dog Dagwood, and cat Orion.
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