a record of endangered life

graphite portraits by mea cash

echoed loss is a collection of graphite portraits focused on endangered and vulnerable wildlife. each drawing is created to document species at risk and draw attention to what is quietly disappearing from our natural world.

traces of life that deserve to be seen, remembered, and protected

A polar bear standing on an ice floe in a cold, icy landscape with icebergs and snow-covered terrain in the background, in black and white.

Three smokestacks releasing smoke into a dark cloudy sky.

Black and white aerial photograph of a deforested hillside with winding dirt roads and stumps of trees.

Beach with scattered trash and debris, ocean waves in the background, black and white photo.

many wildlife populations are declining due to human destruction, climate change, pollution, and human encroachment. these pressures continue to threaten biodiversity across ecosystems worldwide.

wildlife conservation organizations to support

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) — https://www.worldwildlife.org
Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) — https://www.wcs.org
The Nature Conservancy — https://www.nature.org
Panthera — https://www.panthera.org
African Wildlife Foundation — https://www.awf.org
Audubon Society — https://www.audubon.org
Oceana — https://oceana.org
Wildlife Conservation Network — https://wildnet.org

Two elephants touching their trunks together in a fenced outdoor area, black and white photo

15% of each print is donated to wildlife conservation organizations supporting endangered species and habitats.

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3×3, 4×6, 5×7 size options. suitable for framing.

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Drawing Attention to Life Worth Protecting.

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The IUCN Red List serves as a reminder that biodiversity is changing rapidly and that many species are facing extinction due to habitat loss, climate change, pollution, and human activity. By learning about these species and the challenges they face, we become better equipped to appreciate, protect, and advocate for the natural world. My hope is that these portraits encourage curiosity, inspire conversations about conservation, and remind viewers that every species has value and deserves a future.

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