Hey there!
I’m Nicole (she/her)! I’m a naturalist, illustrator, and the creator of Fossil Forager, based in the San Francisco Bay Area, California. I’ve always been incredibly passionate about wildlife throughout my childhood and early adulthood, which lead to me pursuing a Bachelor’s degree in ecology & evolutionary biology. While in university, I rekindled my love for drawing and painting and started sharing my work online, which eventually lead to me starting the Fossil Forager brand of nature-themed designs & products in 2020.
The Fossil Forager brand is for all nature lovers, from hobbyists to scientists.
I hope to inspire compassion and curiosity for wildlife through my work, whether that be through my illustrations or product designs. Invertebrates make up 97% of all living animals, yet are far less represented in everyday conversation and popular culture than other animals. I think they deserve their spotlight 🦋
When I’m not running my small business or working on new art, I’m tending to my houseplants, looking for salamanders while hiking, unwinding with video games, or visiting my local museums and curiosity shops. I’ve previously worked as an animal keeper and later a field biologist monitoring monarch butterflies and milkweed in Marin County, CA. I currently volunteer at my local wildlife rehabilitation center in the education department!
FREELANCE
I am currently available for freelance illustration opportunities, especially in science communication & publishing. If you are interested in working together, please send me an inquiry through the contact form!
Previous clients/projects:
Dark Horse
Plant for a Change
Golden Gate Parks Conservancy
Public Lands Alliance
SOCIAL MEDIA
You can follow my work on Instagram, Twitter, Tumblr, and Bluesky. For more behind-the-scenes content and to support my work further, you can join my Patreon and receive a monthly sticker for each month you’re subscribed.
WHOLESALE
For wholesale inquiries for your brick and mortar shop, please check out my Wholesale page or contact me through the contact form and we’ll be in touch!