About the Artist

My name is Lynn Bantley, and I’m the artist behind the illustrations you see on this site. I’ve always had an interest in art. As a kid, I spent countless hours drawing characters in pencil, though I never imagined art would become a career.

In 1986, I earned a B.S. degree in geology and worked briefly in that field before moving into land surveying and civil engineering. During those years, I continued drawing in my free time—mostly pen-and-ink pieces created for myself, and occasionally inspired by my involvement in the sport of triathlon.

In 1992, I started my own consulting business in the civil and surveying world. For many years, I produced topographic maps and engineering drawings as the industry transitioned from traditional ink and mylar to computer-aided design (CAD). As I became immersed in CAD work, I also began experimenting with graphic design software, as well as website design and coding.

I found graphic design deeply satisfying on a creative level, and web development equally engaging for the technical challenge. Over time, those interests grew into a new direction. I gradually stepped away from the civil and surveying field and founded my current company, Bantley Design, focused on web development and graphic design.

But... what about the birds?

A little over 30 years ago, I began volunteering with a raptor research organization, and that experience changed everything. I developed a deep love and fascination for birds of prey—and for birds in general. Birds are endlessly interesting, endlessly beautiful, and, frankly… birds are cool.

Thank you for visiting Cool Bird Art, and for sharing in a love of birds.