Where Science Meets Art
Realistic wildlife drawings informed by decades of scientific field research.
Wildlife Seen Through the Eyes of Science
Tantilla Art presents highly detailed, realistic wildlife drawings that bridge empirical science and fine art. Created by biologist and artist Michael E. Dorcas, Ph.D., each piece reflects a deep understanding of animal anatomy, ecology, and behavior—shaped by decades of field research across the United States and global biodiversity hotspots.
Rendered primarily in colored pencil and graphite, these works invite viewers to slow down and look closely at the natural world, fostering appreciation, curiosity, and conservation through connection.
Grounded in both scientific accuracy and artistic expression, Tantilla Art serves as a visual record of the natural world at a moment when many species face unprecedented challenges. Each drawing is not only an aesthetic study but also an educational tool—capturing subtle details that tell a larger story about habitat, adaptation, and survival, and encouraging viewers to see wildlife not as distant subjects, but as living systems worthy of care and protection.
This animation is based on an original, fully hand-drawn artwork by Michael E. Dorcas. AI was used only to animate the finished drawing.
