ArtistCarla Grace Ollwitzcrafts stunning paintings that showcase the beauty of animals in breathtaking detail.

Impressively, Ollwitz is entirely self-taught.

After dropping out of university, she set up her own business and began teaching herself how to paint.

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Ollwitz aims to inspire her viewers to connect with nature through her art.

I believe that the majority of humans are drawn to wildlife.

My work has become focused on creating an experience between the viewer and the subject that feels tangible.

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Carla Grace Ollwitz creates wildlife-inspired paintings that showcase the beauty of animals in incredible detail.

Bird portraits feature textured plumage brought to life through thousands of meticulously applied brushstrokes.

And furry mammals are rendered in rich layers of oil or acrylic.

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

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Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz

Wildlife Paintings by Carla Grace Ollwitz