Full name
Lauren Helton
Title
Staff Biologist & Scientific Illustrator
Location
Central Oregon
Biography
A lifelong passion for birds as subjects of both science and artwork has fueled my career, and I'm so happy to have found a way to be involved in both!
Find me on social media at bluesky and tumblr:
https://bsky.app/profile/tinylongwing.bsky.social
https://tinylongwing.tumblr.com/
Experience
Staff Biologist and Scientific Illustrator
The Institute for Bird Populations
Illustrations published in PLoS One, Global Change Biology, Forest Ecology and Management, The Wildlife Professional, and multiple reports and IBP publications. Subjects include birds, insectivorous bats, a wide variety of invertebrates and botanical illustrations.
Artist
Nature: Flight Expansion, NorthStar Games
I illustrated the cards in the Flight module, as well as the module cover. Additionally, I stepped in when other artists weren't available for last-minute tweaks, and contributed art and tokens to other modules as needed.
Artist
Birdwatcher: Oni Press + Renegade Games
I did all of the art for this game, with the exception of some old free-use illustrations that were used for texture and card backs. In addition to illustrations, I was consulted on biological accuracy, helped with card text and a guide to ethical bird photography, and wrote blog posts for the kickstarter.
Clients
Oni Press NorthStar Games The Institute for Bird Populations Songbirding podcast Bureau of Land Management Drehelm Games
Specialties
illustration, scientific illustration, birds, wildlife, insects, ecology
Skills
Digital illustration (Photoshop), Photography, Traditional media (acrylic, ink, pencil)