![Biodiversity Classification](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Organism-Classification-Mandala-website-1080x675.jpg)
![Biodiversity Classification](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Organism-Classification-Mandala-website-1080x675.jpg)
![Greetings from Biodiversity](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Greetings-from-Biodiversity-website-1080x675.jpg)
Greetings from Biodiversity
During my flurry-filled creative acts I let the art process and wandering thought lead me down unplanned and serendipitous paths— IT is a wonderful experience!
![Eyes on Nature](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/Eyes-on-Nature-website-new-1080x675.jpg)
Eyes on Nature
Although we often think of biodiversity on a worldwide scale, we can appreciate biodiversity intimately in our own backyard gardens, on hikes, and in our travels.
![Exploring Pen and Ink](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Pen-and-Ink-Blog-Images-1-1080x675.jpg)
Exploring Pen and Ink
I have been fortunate to have been inspired by a number of pen and ink masters and to pass along some of that knowledge in teaching and encouraging +100 students and mentees to explore and embrace the art of pen and ink. My pen work displays rendering in the areas of...![The Tale of the Animal Acrobats](https://phelpsmandala.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Animal-Acrobats-website-1080x675.jpg)
The Tale of the Animal Acrobats
What is this? A very ornate box turtle with a strong and sturdy shell is shouldering all of the weight of some amazing animal acrobats.
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The Ways of the Chameleon
In my art career I have been a chameleon of sorts able to change colors and spots to suit my situation and interests: medical art, flame painting, visual puns, and nature mandalas.