Esther van Hulsen wildlife art
@esthervanhulsen.bsky.social
https://www.esthervanhulsen.com/
Professional wildlife and paleo artist, working mainly in traditional media
Assignments include natural history museums worldwide, Nature Magazine, National Geographic and more than 25 books published.
Professional wildlife and paleo artist, working mainly in traditional media
Assignments include natural history museums worldwide, Nature Magazine, National Geographic and more than 25 books published.
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Time for an introduction. I am a Dutch wildlie and paleo artist living in Norway. I work in traditional media, like watercolor, acrylics, markers and pencil. I try to bring animals close through my work.
I illustrated many books and magazines, and also exhibit my fine art 🎨
www.esthervanhulsen.com
I illustrated many books and magazines, and also exhibit my fine art 🎨
www.esthervanhulsen.com
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A poster with all the whale and dolphin species found around Andenes, Norway. It was a nice challenge depicting the animals in a dynamic way, keeping the scale of each whale correct.
Drawings are made in Copic Marker and colored pencil
#sciart #animalart #animalillustration
Drawings are made in Copic Marker and colored pencil
#sciart #animalart #animalillustration
November 22, 2024 at 8:11 AM
A poster with all the whale and dolphin species found around Andenes, Norway. It was a nice challenge depicting the animals in a dynamic way, keeping the scale of each whale correct.
Drawings are made in Copic Marker and colored pencil
#sciart #animalart #animalillustration
Drawings are made in Copic Marker and colored pencil
#sciart #animalart #animalillustration
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I just love painting bird of prey. Their power, intensity and sleek beauty are too hard to resist. Here are some watercolor paintings of a few species I made, the goshawk, the gyrfalcon and the peregrine falcon.
Watercolor and colored pencil
21 x 30 cm
#birdart #sciart #birdpainting #wildlifeart
Watercolor and colored pencil
21 x 30 cm
#birdart #sciart #birdpainting #wildlifeart
November 21, 2024 at 2:20 PM
I just love painting bird of prey. Their power, intensity and sleek beauty are too hard to resist. Here are some watercolor paintings of a few species I made, the goshawk, the gyrfalcon and the peregrine falcon.
Watercolor and colored pencil
21 x 30 cm
#birdart #sciart #birdpainting #wildlifeart
Watercolor and colored pencil
21 x 30 cm
#birdart #sciart #birdpainting #wildlifeart
Sold!
Waxwing Portrait
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
More available bird art at www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #realisticart #animalillustration #traditionalanimalart #naturalhistoryart #birdart #birdpainting
Waxwing Portrait
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
More available bird art at www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #realisticart #animalillustration #traditionalanimalart #naturalhistoryart #birdart #birdpainting
November 24, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Sold!
Waxwing Portrait
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
More available bird art at www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #realisticart #animalillustration #traditionalanimalart #naturalhistoryart #birdart #birdpainting
Waxwing Portrait
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
More available bird art at www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #realisticart #animalillustration #traditionalanimalart #naturalhistoryart #birdart #birdpainting
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Rocks and Feathers
This painting shows a group of Svalbard Ptarmigan in a snowy landscape, demonstrating their perfect camouflage. I witnessed these birds when I was visiting Svalbard last time. They are bigger and less shy than their mainland relatives.
Acrylics on board
15.7″ x 19.7″ (40 x 50 cm)
This painting shows a group of Svalbard Ptarmigan in a snowy landscape, demonstrating their perfect camouflage. I witnessed these birds when I was visiting Svalbard last time. They are bigger and less shy than their mainland relatives.
Acrylics on board
15.7″ x 19.7″ (40 x 50 cm)
November 20, 2024 at 9:26 PM
Rocks and Feathers
This painting shows a group of Svalbard Ptarmigan in a snowy landscape, demonstrating their perfect camouflage. I witnessed these birds when I was visiting Svalbard last time. They are bigger and less shy than their mainland relatives.
Acrylics on board
15.7″ x 19.7″ (40 x 50 cm)
This painting shows a group of Svalbard Ptarmigan in a snowy landscape, demonstrating their perfect camouflage. I witnessed these birds when I was visiting Svalbard last time. They are bigger and less shy than their mainland relatives.
Acrylics on board
15.7″ x 19.7″ (40 x 50 cm)
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Hare Stare
Hares have such an elusive aura about them, being a bit nervous and yet quite powerfull and elegant. They are free spirited souls, keeping them in captivity often leads to their death due to stress. The one in this painting is wild and free. 😊
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
Hares have such an elusive aura about them, being a bit nervous and yet quite powerfull and elegant. They are free spirited souls, keeping them in captivity often leads to their death due to stress. The one in this painting is wild and free. 😊
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
November 20, 2024 at 5:00 PM
Hare Stare
Hares have such an elusive aura about them, being a bit nervous and yet quite powerfull and elegant. They are free spirited souls, keeping them in captivity often leads to their death due to stress. The one in this painting is wild and free. 😊
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
Hares have such an elusive aura about them, being a bit nervous and yet quite powerfull and elegant. They are free spirited souls, keeping them in captivity often leads to their death due to stress. The one in this painting is wild and free. 😊
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
My garden bird paintings are flying off to new homes! There are a few left perching in my studio. A Christmas idea perhaps? :) (Free shipping worldwide)
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
www.esthervanhulsen.com
#animalart #birdart #birdpainting #gardenbirdart
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
www.esthervanhulsen.com
#animalart #birdart #birdpainting #gardenbirdart
November 21, 2025 at 1:29 PM
My garden bird paintings are flying off to new homes! There are a few left perching in my studio. A Christmas idea perhaps? :) (Free shipping worldwide)
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
www.esthervanhulsen.com
#animalart #birdart #birdpainting #gardenbirdart
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
www.esthervanhulsen.com
#animalart #birdart #birdpainting #gardenbirdart
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Wolverine with young reindeeer carcass
Acrylics on canvas
31.5″ x 39.4″ (80 x 100 cm)
Original sold
November 20, 2024 at 11:11 AM
Wolverine with young reindeeer carcass
Acrylics on canvas
31.5″ x 39.4″ (80 x 100 cm)
Original sold
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Smilodon and Mastodon
Copic Markers and Colored pencil on board
8.3″ x 5.9″ (21 x 15 cm)
#paleoart #SciArt #paleoillustration #iceagemammals #copicmarker
Original available. Just check www.esthervanhulsen.com
December 13, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Stuck
Smilodon and Mastodon
Copic Markers and Colored pencil on board
8.3″ x 5.9″ (21 x 15 cm)
#paleoart #SciArt #paleoillustration #iceagemammals #copicmarker
Original available. Just check www.esthervanhulsen.com
Magpies are another animal I have used in my art a lot. I love these tuxedo clad opportunists, they are quite striking in sunlight with shades of blues, greens and purples on their seemingly black feathers. Here is a colloection of magpie art made throughout the years.
November 19, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Magpies are another animal I have used in my art a lot. I love these tuxedo clad opportunists, they are quite striking in sunlight with shades of blues, greens and purples on their seemingly black feathers. Here is a colloection of magpie art made throughout the years.
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Time for an introduction. I am a Dutch wildlie and paleo artist living in Norway. I work in traditional media, like watercolor, acrylics, markers and pencil. I try to bring animals close through my work.
I illustrated many books and magazines, and also exhibit my fine art 🎨
www.esthervanhulsen.com
I illustrated many books and magazines, and also exhibit my fine art 🎨
www.esthervanhulsen.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:28 PM
Time for an introduction. I am a Dutch wildlie and paleo artist living in Norway. I work in traditional media, like watercolor, acrylics, markers and pencil. I try to bring animals close through my work.
I illustrated many books and magazines, and also exhibit my fine art 🎨
www.esthervanhulsen.com
I illustrated many books and magazines, and also exhibit my fine art 🎨
www.esthervanhulsen.com
SOLD 🙂
Young Mountain Hare
Acrylics on board
9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)
More available work at www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #mountainhare #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #SciArt #traditionalart #traditionalpainting #naturalhistoryart
Young Mountain Hare
Acrylics on board
9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)
More available work at www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #mountainhare #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #SciArt #traditionalart #traditionalpainting #naturalhistoryart
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
SOLD 🙂
Young Mountain Hare
Acrylics on board
9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)
More available work at www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #mountainhare #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #SciArt #traditionalart #traditionalpainting #naturalhistoryart
Young Mountain Hare
Acrylics on board
9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)
More available work at www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #mountainhare #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #SciArt #traditionalart #traditionalpainting #naturalhistoryart
Sold this portrait of a fieldfare :)
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
More available bird at at www.esthervanhulsen.com/shop
#birdrt #birdpainting #wildlifart #wildlifepainting #traditionalart #sciart #gardenbirds
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
More available bird at at www.esthervanhulsen.com/shop
#birdrt #birdpainting #wildlifart #wildlifepainting #traditionalart #sciart #gardenbirds
November 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Sold this portrait of a fieldfare :)
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
More available bird at at www.esthervanhulsen.com/shop
#birdrt #birdpainting #wildlifart #wildlifepainting #traditionalart #sciart #gardenbirds
Acrylics on matte board
5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm)
More available bird at at www.esthervanhulsen.com/shop
#birdrt #birdpainting #wildlifart #wildlifepainting #traditionalart #sciart #gardenbirds
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Here comes an angry fish to brighten your Monday
Xiphactinus
Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper
8.3″ x 5.9″ (21 x 15 cm)
#paleoart #paleoillustration #animalart #fishart #SciFi
Xiphactinus
Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper
8.3″ x 5.9″ (21 x 15 cm)
#paleoart #paleoillustration #animalart #fishart #SciFi
December 9, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Here comes an angry fish to brighten your Monday
Xiphactinus
Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper
8.3″ x 5.9″ (21 x 15 cm)
#paleoart #paleoillustration #animalart #fishart #SciFi
Xiphactinus
Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper
8.3″ x 5.9″ (21 x 15 cm)
#paleoart #paleoillustration #animalart #fishart #SciFi
"Hope", a painting of a barn owl
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
November 16, 2025 at 4:29 PM
"Hope", a painting of a barn owl
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
Acrylics on board
19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm)
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Mastodon and Smilodon at a tar pit
Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper
8.3″ x 11.8″ (21 x 30 cm)
Original drawing available
Mastodon and Smilodon at a tar pit
Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper
8.3″ x 11.8″ (21 x 30 cm)
Original drawing available
December 6, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Stuck
Mastodon and Smilodon at a tar pit
Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper
8.3″ x 11.8″ (21 x 30 cm)
Original drawing available
Mastodon and Smilodon at a tar pit
Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper
8.3″ x 11.8″ (21 x 30 cm)
Original drawing available
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Look at what wonderful animals my friend Sonja @sonspopkes.bsky.social crochets! They are lifelike, adorable and just beautiful. You can buy her patterns and try it yourself!
December 4, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Look at what wonderful animals my friend Sonja @sonspopkes.bsky.social crochets! They are lifelike, adorable and just beautiful. You can buy her patterns and try it yourself!
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Ghost - Barn Owl (detail)
Watercolor and colored pencil on board
17.7" x 11.8" (45 x 30 cm)
Original sold
Watercolor and colored pencil on board
17.7" x 11.8" (45 x 30 cm)
Original sold
November 20, 2024 at 9:16 AM
Ghost - Barn Owl (detail)
Watercolor and colored pencil on board
17.7" x 11.8" (45 x 30 cm)
Original sold
Watercolor and colored pencil on board
17.7" x 11.8" (45 x 30 cm)
Original sold
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Ghost - Barn Owl
Watercolor and colored pencil on board
17.7" x 11.8" (45 x 30 cm)
Original sold
November 20, 2024 at 7:47 AM
Ghost - Barn Owl
Watercolor and colored pencil on board
17.7" x 11.8" (45 x 30 cm)
Original sold
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Puffin Portrait
Puffins are such lovely characters, with their funny face and lovely colored beaks, these birds are an absolute favorite of mine
Acrylics on board
9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)
Original sold
Puffins are such lovely characters, with their funny face and lovely colored beaks, these birds are an absolute favorite of mine
Acrylics on board
9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)
Original sold
November 20, 2024 at 6:24 AM
Puffin Portrait
Puffins are such lovely characters, with their funny face and lovely colored beaks, these birds are an absolute favorite of mine
Acrylics on board
9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)
Original sold
Puffins are such lovely characters, with their funny face and lovely colored beaks, these birds are an absolute favorite of mine
Acrylics on board
9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)
Original sold
My all time favorite garden bird, the long-tailed tit. They are just such cute little fluffballs, their beaks so tiny it´s almost ridiculous. Had to paint these little critters in my Steamline Journal!
Watercolor and a bit of colored pencil
#birdart #birdpainting #animalsketchbook #steamlineluggage
Watercolor and a bit of colored pencil
#birdart #birdpainting #animalsketchbook #steamlineluggage
November 13, 2025 at 3:07 PM
My all time favorite garden bird, the long-tailed tit. They are just such cute little fluffballs, their beaks so tiny it´s almost ridiculous. Had to paint these little critters in my Steamline Journal!
Watercolor and a bit of colored pencil
#birdart #birdpainting #animalsketchbook #steamlineluggage
Watercolor and a bit of colored pencil
#birdart #birdpainting #animalsketchbook #steamlineluggage
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Megalodon
An illustration I made for Popular Science Magazine, it was used in an article about the extinct sharkMegalodon
Acrylics on board
11.8″ x 15.7″ (30 x 40 cm)
An illustration I made for Popular Science Magazine, it was used in an article about the extinct sharkMegalodon
Acrylics on board
11.8″ x 15.7″ (30 x 40 cm)
November 19, 2024 at 10:06 PM
Megalodon
An illustration I made for Popular Science Magazine, it was used in an article about the extinct sharkMegalodon
Acrylics on board
11.8″ x 15.7″ (30 x 40 cm)
An illustration I made for Popular Science Magazine, it was used in an article about the extinct sharkMegalodon
Acrylics on board
11.8″ x 15.7″ (30 x 40 cm)
Working on this barn owl in acrylics. Lots of details to do still, but the colors are getting into place.
#wildlifeart #birdart #owlpainting #barnowl #SciArt
#wildlifeart #birdart #owlpainting #barnowl #SciArt
November 11, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Working on this barn owl in acrylics. Lots of details to do still, but the colors are getting into place.
#wildlifeart #birdart #owlpainting #barnowl #SciArt
#wildlifeart #birdart #owlpainting #barnowl #SciArt
SOLD! Three little red squirrel paintings in watercolor and colored pencil. :)
10 x 10 cm (3.9" x 3.9")
More work here: www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #squirrelart #redsquirrel #animalpainting
10 x 10 cm (3.9" x 3.9")
More work here: www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #squirrelart #redsquirrel #animalpainting
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 AM
SOLD! Three little red squirrel paintings in watercolor and colored pencil. :)
10 x 10 cm (3.9" x 3.9")
More work here: www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #squirrelart #redsquirrel #animalpainting
10 x 10 cm (3.9" x 3.9")
More work here: www.esthervanhulsen.com
#wildlifeart #squirrelart #redsquirrel #animalpainting
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Young Eurasian Eagle Owl
These half grown fluffballs are so darn cute, I just had to paint one. They have such character, exploring the world with those big red eyes, wobbeling around and trying out their wings. 😊
Acrylics on board
16.5″ x 11.8″ (42 x 30 cm)
Original sold
These half grown fluffballs are so darn cute, I just had to paint one. They have such character, exploring the world with those big red eyes, wobbeling around and trying out their wings. 😊
Acrylics on board
16.5″ x 11.8″ (42 x 30 cm)
Original sold
November 19, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Young Eurasian Eagle Owl
These half grown fluffballs are so darn cute, I just had to paint one. They have such character, exploring the world with those big red eyes, wobbeling around and trying out their wings. 😊
Acrylics on board
16.5″ x 11.8″ (42 x 30 cm)
Original sold
These half grown fluffballs are so darn cute, I just had to paint one. They have such character, exploring the world with those big red eyes, wobbeling around and trying out their wings. 😊
Acrylics on board
16.5″ x 11.8″ (42 x 30 cm)
Original sold
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Working on with my series of northern Norwegian animals. Here are some studies of the Little Auk, done in my Steamline Journal. I love these plump, little birds, with their short stubby beaks and weird little eye patches. :)
Watercolor and colored pencil
Watercolor and colored pencil
November 19, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Working on with my series of northern Norwegian animals. Here are some studies of the Little Auk, done in my Steamline Journal. I love these plump, little birds, with their short stubby beaks and weird little eye patches. :)
Watercolor and colored pencil
Watercolor and colored pencil