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Canadian artist works to help save endangered Philippine Eagle

Stuart Arnett, a Canadian wildlife artist, has included the Philippine Eagle among his masterpieces in an effort to help save this great yet critically endangered species. Arnett, who is a signature member of the international group Artists for Conservation, partnered with the Philippine Eagle Foundation to help raise awareness and support for the survival of the country's national heritage.

Arnett's partnership with the PEF stemmed from reading the February 2008 issue of National Geographic Magazine where he learned about the plight of the Philippine Eagle. “One of my goals as a wildlife artist and a member of Artists for Conservation is to assist organizations such as the PEF through partnerships in raising funds through the sale of my artworks,” Arnett pointed. He has pledged to donate 40% of his sales to the PEF.

His works are on canvas giclees which are printed on a premium acid-free cotton canvas, sealed with a non-yellowing protective varnish to prolong print life and enhanced with high quality substrates which make the artworks water resistant.

Arnett's passion for wildlife and interest for maps led Arnett to create a new form of art he dubbed as “Artistic Cartography,” where he brings the species of wildlife and its habitat together in a single piece of art. Arnett plans to complete an image of the Philippine Eagle on a map of the Philippines to help exemplify the fact that the eagle's environment is also endangered as the bird itself is in danger of extinction.

“It's very noble and very heartwarming to come across people who are willing to put their talents to help a critically endangered species," Dennis I. Salvador, executive director of the PEF, said.

Arnett's work is showcased at the Philippine Eagle Center in Malagos, Davao City. Limited edition prints are sold at US$240, while the original print is priced at US$1115, with 40% donated to the PEF. To order, please contact PEF at +63 82 2712337. ■