Zebith S. Thalden

 I am in awe of the numerous species on our planet: living, extinct, undiscovered, and those yet to evolve. The more I research and observe, the more I am astounded and inspired by the diversity, interconnectivity, and visual harmony of species. Combining art and ecology, I celebrate amphibians, botanicals, insects, crustaceans, fungi and other biological treasures. I use a variety of materials to create highly realistic and incredibly life-like works of art. As an instructor and speaker, I encourage direct engagement with the natural world, courageous creativity, ecological stewardship, and connection through shared wonderment. Through collaborative research, I offer visuals and artistic perspective for the advancement of science. Zebith S. Thalden 

Artist - Instructor - Author

The artwork of Zebith Thalden has been featured in both solo and group exhibitions in galleries, cultural centers, and art museums throughout the United States and abroad, including the CICA Museum in Gimpo-si, South Korea; the Academy of Science in Canberra, Australia; American Association for the Advancement of Science in Washington DC; North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh; Oregon Center for Contemporary Art in Portland; the Arterie Fine Arts Gallery in Chicago; and the Annmarie Sculpture Garden in Dowell, Maryland. She was awarded artist residencies at Zion National Park and PLAYA: Center for the Intersection of Art and Science. Institutions of higher learning and nature-based organizations have hosted her public speaking events, including Red Butte Garden and Arboretum, Portland State College of the Arts: School of Art + Design, and Southern Utah University. 

Her book The Insect Artist: How to Observe, Draw, and Paint Butterflies, Bees, and More was released by Timber Press in 2024.  She holds an MFA from Goddard College and a BFA from the Rhode Island School of Design.