Elke River
Born in Miami, Florida, Elke grew up making art alongside her mother, a painter and graphic designer. From a young age, she was fascinated with the animals and natural habitats that surrounded her. Exploring mangroves and coral reefs shifted to mountains and temperate rainforests when she moved with her family to coastal British Columbia at the age of ten. She eventually earned a BSc in Natural Resources Conservation and later a Bachelor of Education. While pursuing a career in conservation and then education, Elke continued to paint, both as a creative outlet and an educational tool. She currently lives on Quadra Island where she makes art, raises her two wild kids and teaches nature-based art programs.
Website: www.elkeswildlife.com
