ARTISANS FOR CONSERVATION

Wild Animal Trust artisans are professional artists and creative individuals who share a common goal in conservation. At minimum, these small businesses contribute 20% or more of proceeds to organizations with clear strategy and impact. The products they collaborate on raise awareness for critical wildlife, ecosystems and relationships with Nature. When you purchase from Wild Animal Trust artisans, we can guarantee that your financial contribution goes far! 

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CREATIVE DIRECTOR - KEITH COWLEY

STRATEGIC PLANNING, EXHIBIT DESIGN, GRAPHIC DESIGN, WEB DESIGN, SCIENTIFIC ILLUSTRATION

Keith Cowley is a science artist and creative consultant who works with artisans and organizations to develop partnerships that give back to nature. He has been an exhibit designer and graphic artist, helping museums and small business artisans build their brand like Brooke Kanani. He is the Founder of Wild Animal Trust.

Full Bio Here —> | Designer

Check out some examples of his work here --> | Portfolio

DESIGNER - LACY MARTIN

GRAPHIC DESIGN, PRODUCT LABELING, ARTIST

I’m a joyful creator at heart—balancing playful, people-centered design with an art practice rooted in stillness, spirit, and the natural world. As a graphic designer, I bring energy and clarity to every project. My work is vibrant, approachable, and crafted with intention—whether I’m building a brand, laying out a story, or designing something just for fun. I believe design should feel good to interact with: clear, engaging, and full of personality. As an artist, I create nature-inspired pieces that center realistic birds set against expressive, fluid backgrounds. These backgrounds—often in grounded earth tones—move with emotion and gesture, representing the invisible forces that shape our lives: breath, wind, change, spirit. Birds have become symbols in my work—of freedom, presence, and the delicate beauty of the human experience.

My creative process is both intuitive and reverent, guided by the belief that nature holds deep wisdom and that art can be a bridge between the seen and unseen. Through each piece, I invite a moment of connection—to ourselves, to each other, and to the living world around us.

JEWELRY DESIGNER - BROOKE KANANI

20% OF PROCEEDS GIVEN TO OCEAN CHARITIES: OCEARCH, BILLFISH FOUNDATION, LONELY WHALE FOUNDATION

Brooke Kanani Kahealani Sachs is a jewelry designer and maker for Brooke Kanani. Her pieces are made by hand from start to finish, including clasps, hinges, and chains. She was trained in the lost wax method of casting, which began with her college studies in sculpture. Additionally she creates unique limited edition pieces that give back to nature in partnership with organizations like Ocearch, Billfish Foundation, The Lonely Whale, and Blue Mind Fund.

Check out some examples of her work here --> | Brooke Kanani

SCIENCE ARTIST - JIM GWIAZDZINKSKI

Jim Gwiazdzinski is a fisherman, master falconer, and artist for 401 H20.  His detailed, hand-drawn fish and sea creatures are inspired by his native Rhode Island waters, his experience as a commercial fisherman, and the natural beauty of the ocean. 401 H2O© prints and screen printed tees can be found in art galleries and boutiques throughout southern Rhode Island, and a limited selection is available for purchase online.

Check out some examples of his work here --> | Jim Gwiazdzinski/401 H20