The Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Forest is an ecological region which encompasses the majority of Southern Ontario. It is characterized by a mixture of both coniferous and deciduous vegetation, billowing fruit trees, and diverse wildlife. Due to its fertility, beauty, and natural abundance, it has become home to nearly half of Canada's population, resulting in dangerous amounts of deforestation, habitat loss, and species endangerment. In my digital painting series, I seek to highlight the natural beauty and diversity of this vital region as a means of raising awareness for these ongoing environmental issues and inspiring necessary preventative action.

Digital painting: Procreate, iPad, Apple Pencil. Printed and framed on high-quality photo paper.