She has written 13 books on drawing and connecting with nature. A version of this article appears in print on , Section D , Page 9 of the New York edition with the headline: Slow Down To See, and ...

Artist and writer Shaun Tan makes creatures that have a wild mix of mechanical and animal-like features. His new book, "Creature," is a collection of his drawings, paintings, and reflections.

Another, related drawing in which humanity appears transformed is “Personnage” (1947). A good look at it reveals a primal person haunted with the maledictions of being something of an animal.

Discussions about what the youngsters write and draw are incredibly insightful and serve to connect them to other animals, other people, and other nature, often half a world apart.

Science illustrators are in demand. Artists create images for books, posters and museum displays. In the film industry, talented concept artists design animals and fantasy creatures. Forty years ...