Electric Pink “Glowing” Illustrations Shine a Light on Rare and Endangered Animals

Ocelot Illustration by Jonathan Martinez

Artist Jonathan Martinez merges graphic design with street art aesthetic in his depictions of rare and endangered animals. His vibrant illustrations—which star giant pandas, tigers, ocelots, hummingbirds, and more—appear to glow from within.

To do this, the artist employs a striking palette of florescent pinks, blues, and purples in rendering the animals. By using an eye-catching color scheme, Martinez makes the faces of rare and endangered species of animals unforgettable. Additionally, the artist's versatility allows him to produce graphic pieces across a range of mediums, including pens, markers, acrylic paints, and even spray paint.

Martinez began his creative practice in wildlife art nine years ago, after receiving an assignment in his college painting class. The Californian artist elected to do a series of works about bears and, whilst researching different species, learned that every one he painted was endangered. Since then, Martinez has made it his mission to raise awareness of animal conservation through his dazzling drawings.

Scroll down to see more edgy illustrations by Martinez; and to purchase original work and prints, you can visit his website. Keep up to date with the artist's latest creations by following Art of the Endangered on Instagram.

Artist Jonathan Martinez captures rare and endangered species of animals in graphic illustrations.

Tiger Illustration by Jonathan Martinez

The California-based artist is interested in wildlife conservation.

Panda Illustration by Jonathan Martinez

He hopes to bring attention to different animals through his edgy artwork.

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Jonathan Martinez: Website | Instagram

My Modern Met granted permission to feature photos by Jonathan Martinez.

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Margherita Cole

Margherita Cole is a Contributing Writer at My Modern Met and illustrator based in Southern California. She holds a BA in Art History with a minor in Studio Art from Wofford College, and an MA in Illustration: Authorial Practice from Falmouth University in the UK. She wrote and illustrated an instructional art book about how to draw cartoons titled 'Cartooning Made Easy: Circle, Triangle, Square' that was published by Walter Foster in 2022.
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