Valentina is an artist who creates illustrations as a way of communicating about nature, science and sustainability. She is passionate about nature protection and hopes that her visual work will help make a positive change in the world.

Listen to hear more about:

• A wonderful moment of connection with a fox that Valentina had as a child.
• How her life and career led her to Germany.
• Valentina’s thesis topic on how signage can optimise wildlife conservation.
• The simple power of living by example to inspire and encourage others to live lightly on the earth.
• Finding beauty in the details.
• Learning about environmental topics through games.
• Sketchnoting as a tool for learning.
• The way hiking helps Valentina connect with nature. 

You can find out more about Valentina and see her nature-inspired art on her website https://valentinaarros.myportfolio.com. You can also find her on Instagram and Facebook.

Head to Richard Louv’s website if you are interested in the book Our Wild Calling. 

If you would like to see Valentina’s Radiolaria paintings, you can click here.

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