E22 Matt Patterson — Painting the Wild: From Fire Chief to Madagascar! 🐢🎨
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Few artists see the world like Matt Patterson. A lifelong wildlife illustrator and painter, Matt brings to life the hidden world of turtles, reptiles, and amphibians—creatures too often overlooked but central to the ecosystems around us.
In this episode, Scott Harris talks with Matt about his lifelong love of nature, his creative process, and his collaboration with New York Times bestselling author Sy Montgomery on their beloved Book of Turtles and The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle.
From the story of “Fire Chief,” a rescued snapping turtle now living safely in Matt’s…
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