Based in New Orleans for three decades, his work graces the Ogden Museum and earned him the Kohlmeyer Legacy Award — proving creativity can drive conservation.
About this conversation
In this captivating episode of The Cynthia Manion Show, host Cynthia welcomes Alex Beard, renowned artist in "Abstract Naturalism" wildlife compositions, bestselling author of the Tales from the Watering Hole series and A Brush with Nature, and founder of The Watering Hole Foundation.
Alex shares his journey from New York to New Orleans, inspirations behind his vibrant paintings and poems, his conservation work with Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, and a preview of his new book For the Birds: An Artist's Aviary featuring over 100 bird artworks.
Discover stories from his Pink Elephant home, abstract naturalism techniques, and ways art drives environmental change.
