Jenn Joslin is a naturalist and illustrator living in Portland, Oregon. She uses her background in the fields of conservation biology & visual art to reflect on contemporary ecologic issues. Through dynamic and emotive designs, Jenn focuses our attention to the interconnectedness and resilience of life on earth, carefully honoring these creatures’ ever-shifting stories with skill, reverence, and awe.
“While we are living through an era marked by human-driven resource exploitation and mass extinction, I believe there is still endless opportunity to discover, respect, and protect what’s left of the wild. My work is a heartfelt call for living in reciprocity with the natural world.”
Jenn grew up in the heart of California’s drought-ridden Central Valley. In her 20’s she packed up and headed north to Portland, Oregon, seeking the lush wild spaces she had only read about in books. Since moving to the Pacific Northwest, Jenn graduated with a bachelor of science degree in Conservation Biology and has been working as a natural science illustrator and environmental educator with local non-profits.
Between 2018 and 2022 Jenn took 345 hikes with her 15 year old pup Charlie all around the west coast where she found comfort in the challenge, solace, and freedom that walking a trail can bring.
Freelance WORK & WHOLESALE INQUIRIES
I always prioritize projects that have a strong focus on conservation, rewilding, natural science education, & nature connection. I am excited about editorial work, book illustration, event designs, educational material illustrations, licensing, wholesale, and more.
CURRENT & UPCOMING APPEARANCES
July 1st-September 30th, 2025
Solo Show
Insomnia Coffee Co., Cannon Beach, OR
August 1st, 2025 5-8 PM
First Fridays Milwaukie
Milwaukie, OR
August 28th, 2025 6-9 PM
Solo Show
Antler Gallery, Portland, OR
APPEARANCES
2025
Solo Show, Insomnia Coffee, Beaverton, OR
Solo Show, Symposium Coffee, Tigard, OR
“SALUT!” Group Show 10th Anniversary Coaster Exhibit, Nucleus Portland, Portland, OR
“Tributary II” Group Show, Verum Ultimum Gallery, Portland, OR
Solo Show, Papaccino’s, Portland, OR
Solo Show, Clackamas Arts Alliance, Oregon City, OR
BRINK Annual Group Show, Antler Gallery, Portland, OR (benefitting Bird Alliance of Oregon)
Solo Show, Fresh Love PDX, Portland, OR
Small Works Exhibit, Walters Gallery, Hillsboro, OR
2024
Solo Show, Grounded NW, Portland, OR
Solo Show, Milwaukie Cafe & Bottle Shop. Portland, OR
Cascade Raptor Center Benefit Show. Emerald Arts Center, Springfield, OR
Cascades Raptor Center Group Show. Springfield Library, Springfield, OR
2020
“Coexistence” Solo Show, Night Light Lounge, Portland OR
Portland, OR.
2019
Solo Show, New Seasons Market. Portland, OR
2018
“Something in the Woods” Group Show, Blockfort Press, Columbus, OH
“(inhabit)” Group Show. Helikon Gallery, Denver, CO
2017
“All That Remains” Group Show, Stranger Factory, Albuquerque, NM
2016
“Return to Dirt” Group Show, Midnite Communion IV, Long Beach, CA
“Krampusmas” Group Show, 63 Bluxome Street Gallery, San Francisco, CA
“Punk’s Not Dead” Group Show, 63 Bluxome Street Gallery, San Francisco, CA
2015
New York City Comic Con (Represented by Bottleneck Gallery)
PUBLICATIONS
Deadlands – Issue #38. Literary Magazine. Cover illustration. April 2025.
“wildscape” Issue #2. Literary Magazine. Contributing artist. April 2025.
“Blood Sweat Tears”. Travel anthology. Contributing author. Rugged Outdoorswoman Publishing. 2024.
Embrace Someplace. Travel blog. Contributing author. 2023.
“for the daughters carried on the hips of their mothers” by Devjani Boudpedi. Poetry collection. Cover illustration. 2023.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Conservation Biology. Portland State University.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Natural Science Artist & Illustrator
Environmental Educator. Bird Alliance of Oregon
Science Educator. Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (OMSI)
Travel Author
