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Charlotte Belland

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Art by Charlotte Belland @bellandpixel “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” @dollyparton 🌈🌧️ “Dear Ms. Parton, thank you for a life that inspired and will continue to inspire the best in all of us. 🧡” — Charlotte Belland . . . #dollyparton #dolly #dollypartonmuseum #dollyart #dollypartonmuseumofart
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If you’ve ever struggled to draw animals, check out the latest episode of You’re A Better Artist Than You Think! Animal expert @bellandpixel joins as our guest to share tips on comparative anatomy, creature design, gesture drawing and more! Linktr.ee/ChrisOatley
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Schools almost back in session. Here’s your ultimate summer check list of bucket list items to check off before checking back into the classroom !
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We are so excited that illustrator, animator, and educator, Charlotte Belland, @bellandpixel, will be one of our teachers at the 8th annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference, online September 15-19, 2026. Charlotte Belland is an illustrator, animator, and educator who specializes in animal gesture drawing. Chair and Professor of Animation at Columbus College of Art & Design (CCAD), Charlotte established an on-campus animal ambassador sketching program that creates a jubilant and respectful space for artists of all ages to sketch animals close-up. From wolves to miniature horses to insects to a variety of birds, artists can see and draw comparative anatomy in action. Expanding her work to 3D, Charlotte created a herd of zebras that were 3D printed in “color” and exhibited at the S. Dot Gallery in Columbus, Ohio. As part of her 2024 CCAD Faculty Sabbatical, Charlotte self-published Draw All the Animals, a how-to book that she needed when she was a young artist. Join Charlotte, along with @johnmuirlaws, Ed Yong, Sushma Hegde, Casey Girard and 20+ other teachers, journalers, artists, authors, and thought leaders in nature, nature journaling, visual thinking, and conservation at our 8th annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference, which will be held online September 15-19, 2026. This annual international nature journaling event—the largest of its kind–gathers people who are passionate about nature, art, science, curiosity, and wonder to share ideas, learn from each other, inspire each other, and have fun together in nature’s beauty. Your pass includes 30–yes, THIRTY!!—classes and talks for just $165–that is less than $6 per class/talk—a fantastic bargain! Bonus: All passes include access to the recordings for 6+ months afterwards, so you can watch at your own pace or rewatch your favorites. Video Passes are also on sale now, and partial scholarships are available (apply on the website). Visit the link in bio or wildwonder.org/26 to learn more, meet our stellar team of teachers, and buy your pass today! #WildWonderConference2026
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working my way through @bellandpixel’s Draw All The Animals book — please enjoy this exceedingly Round™ penguin.
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Celebrating Pride Month with artwork by CCAD students, alumni, and faculty. 🌈 #CCAD Pride t-shirt design with pink geographical elements
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A fun morning of intertidal exploration and sketching at @hogislandaudubon during the @wildwonderfoundation nature journaling summer camp! 🦀 🐚 🔬🦞
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Join us for our 2026 Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Adventures, including Hog Island Nature Journaling Summer Camp in Maine on May 31-June 5 with Charlotte Belland @bellandpixel and Michael Boardman @mboardmanart! It will be a Puffin Party! Join this birding and nature journaling adventure at Hog Island Audubon Camp in Maine, a historic location for birders and nature lovers. With a rich legacy in American ornithology, Hog Island is a fantastic setting to immerse yourself in the world of birds. Explore the region’s stunning beauty through guided walks, boat tours, field sketching, and evening speakers. WHAT ARE WILD WONDER NATURE JOURNALING ADVENTURES? Led by experienced and engaging educators, Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Retreats offer you the opportunity to deepen your nature journaling practice while inspiring you, challenging you, and encouraging you to connect with nature, other nature journalers, and yourself. The vibe is joyful, kind, enthusiastic, supportive, and fun…and nature journalers of ALL experience levels are welcome! Here’s our remaining adventures for this season! —Hog Island, ME: May 31-June 5, Charlotte Belland and Michael Boardman — Wolf Ridge, MN; July 12-17 with John Muir Laws and Roseann Hanson — Olympic National Park, WA: August 16-21 with John Muir Laws, Debby Kaspari, Mattias Lanas, and Maria Coryell-Martin —Sierra Nevada, CA: October 13-18, with Kate Rutter and Rob Wade Visit the link in bio or wildwonder.org/adventures26 or wildwonder.org/events to learn more.
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After two years as an AICAD teaching fellow at @ccadedu, I just finished my first year as an assistant professor alongside @yaraef. I love teaching intro animation & capstone film workshop & motion graphics...I love my colleagues...I love my students! 😭feeling grateful for: taking the kids to the movies for a festival screening, receiving the teaching excellence award, getting souvenirs from student films, having summer vacation 🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡
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Connect with nature, joy, art, wonder, and the community at the 8th annual Wild Wonder Nature Journaling Conference – live online September 15-19, 2026. Sign up at the link in bio or at wildwonder.org/26 Video Passes are also on sale now, and partial scholarships are also available (apply on the event website). Save $30 with Early Bird Pricing (ends July 1)! THE DETAILS This annual international nature journaling event—the largest of its kind–gathers people who are passionate about nature, art, science, curiosity, and wonder. Join in and learn from 30 teachers, journalers, artists, authors, and thought leaders in nature, nature journaling, visual thinking, and conservation. 2026 LINE UP INCLUDES: —Ed Yong, bestselling author of An Immense World, winner of the Pulitzer Prize for journalism —Amy Tan, avid birder, nature journaler, and bestselling author of The Backyard Bird Chronicles @amytanwriter —Austin Kleon, bestselling author of many books including Steal Like an Artist @austinkleon —John Muir Laws, award-winning artist, educator, and author @johnmuirlaws —Rosemary Mosco, bestselling author of The Birding Dictionary @rosemarymosco —Daisy Fancourt, professor and author of Art Cure: The Science of How the Arts Saves Lives PLUS: —Kathleen Baraan @deartoourhearts —Charlotte Belland @bellandpixel —Maria Coryell-Martin @expeditionaryart —Tony Foster @thefostermuseum —Lara Gastinger @laragastinger —Sofia Gazarian @printyourbird —Casey Girard @caseygirard —Rosalie Haizlett @rosaliehaizlett —Roseann Hanson @roseannhanson —Sushma Hegde @sushhegde —Merel Hoekstra @mereljournals —Marjorie Leggitt @mcleggitt —Eric Losh @eric.losh —Jean Mackay @jeanmackayart —Chloe Peters @finchwing —Kate Rutter @katerutter —Mark Simmons @ultimatoy –Grant Snyder @grantdraws –Lisa Spangler @sideoats –Bird Warde @birdwarde And more! Visit the link in bio or wildwonder.org/26 to check out all the details and get your pass today! Early Bird Pricing ends July 1 (save $30)! Conference Crane Art by @johnmuirlaws
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Cafe Sketch students take their sketchbooks to the zoo. Adam Ellan (Animation, 2026) shares how experiences like this helped strengthen his skills and approach to drawing. #CCAD
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Animator and illustrator Charlotte Belland, Chair of Animation, is known for her animal drawings that blend playfulness with accuracy. Her early interests grew from drawing and sketching at the Columbus Zoo, and her practice continues to reflect a deep respect and awe for nature. In 2014, Charlotte began CCAD Sketch, a program that builds students’ skills while supporting local wildlife and animal ambassador programs. This Women’s History Month, we’re excited to celebrate Charlotte. #HeritageSpotlight #CCAD #CreativeCommunity #CreativeCareers
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