Paint for Wildlife is a Wildlife Jewels community art program—where noticing wildlife becomes art, and art inspires care.
by Wildlife Jewels®
About the Program: Wildlife Jewels® Paint for Wildlife™ inspires and empowers our community to value wildlife. Each community artwork begins with wildlife our Founder, Azi, photographs during coastal wildlife monitoring fieldwork—from La Jolla and Newport Beach to Solana Beach and beyond—then she hand-draws each animal into signature line art. At our community events and workshops, participants bring the wildlife to life with color while learning about the species and how to protect them. Our mission is to turn wildlife observation into art—and art into community action that helps protect wildlife and habitats.
The Story: Participants learn the story behind each wildlife “jewel” we’ve had the delight of meeting—some thriving in their natural habitats, and some we’ve helped rescue. Through our field observations, we share what we’re seeing along the coast and how our community can help protect local wildlife.
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Paint for Wildlife: Jewels of La Jolla Community Editions
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Paint for Wildlife: Jewels of Newport Bay Community Edition
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Paint for Wildlife: Jewels of San Dieguito River Valley Community Edition
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Paint for Wildlife: Meet Our Jewels Community Edition
The Painting Process: From Inspiration to Creation
Wildlife Encounters – Each Jewels of Newport Bay artwork begins in the field, where Founder & Artist Azi S. photographs local wildlife during habitat visits, monitoring walks, and rescue efforts.
These moments — from a flash of a hummingbird’s wings to the call of the Snowy Egret — spark the stories that shape the art.
Wildlife Encounters – Each Jewels of Newport Bay artwork begins in the field, where Founder & Artist Azi S. photographs local wildlife during habitat visits, monitoring walks, and rescue efforts.
Centerpiece Painting – At the heart of Jewels of Newport Bay community edition is the endangered Ridgway’s Rail, hand-painted by the artist to emphasize its importance to Newport Bay’s ecosystem.
Wildlife Jewels’ Jewels of Newport Bay™ – Community Edition, Series 1
Wildlife Jewels Events
Join us for inspiring events that bring wildlife conservation to life through art, science, and community action. From hands-on workshops and interactive webinars to art showcases, fashion shows, presentations, and community programs, each event is designed to educate, inspire, and empower you to protect wildlife and their habitats.
Protect Wildlife, Create Lasting Change
Your tax-deductible gift powers rescue efforts, conservation programs, and education to protect wildlife and their habitats.