Art students in India produce paintings in support of World Albatross Day on 19 June

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross by Yuvraj Pravin Pawar, 10 years old, colour pencils, after a photograph by Kirk Zufelt

For the sixth year running, ACAP is collaborating with Artists and Biologists Unite for Nature (ABUN).  For Project #49 the collective’s artists have been requested to produce artworks featuring the Endangered Amsterdam Albatross Diomedea amsterdamensis, endemic to France’s Amsterdam Island, and the Endangered Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross Thalassarche carteri.  The artworks are in support of ACAP’s theme “Effects of Disease” for this year’s World Albatross Day on 19 June (WAD2025).  The project commenced on 01 April and will run until 31 May.

Amsterdam Albatross by Alankrita Dhawan ,9 years old, colour pencils, after a photograph by Jeremy Dechartre

ABUN artist Deepti Jain lives in Mumbai, India. She describes herself on the ABUN website as a “self- taught and realistic artist who loves to work in oil, soft- pastels, charcoal and watercolours to create memorable portraits, vivid landscapes, magnificent wildlife, alluring still life and self-depicting illustrations.  My artworks reflect my passion for wildlife, nature and creativity.”  In relation to ABUN Project #49 she writes: “I believe that art has the power to inspire change and my incredible students have poured their hearts into creating beautiful artworks.”  Here are seven artworks by her young students produced in support of this year’s World Albatross Day on 19 June.

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross by Arya Binu Nambia, 12 years old, charcoal, after a photograph by Dominique Filippi

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross by Arjun Kunal Rane, 12 years old, colour pencils, after a photograph by Eleanor Weideman

|Amsterdam Albatross by Varnika Gottapu, 10 years old, colour pencils, after a photograph by Anthony Buttet

Atlantic (left) and Indian (right) Yellow-nosed Albatrosses on Gough Island by Ahana Rathi, 9 years old, colour pencils and acrylics, after a photograph by Chris Jones (read about them here)

Indian Yellow-nosed Albatross by Yuvraj Pravin Pawar, 10 years old, charcoal, after a photograph by Kirk Zufelt

ACAP's inaugural World Albatross Day in 2020 was marked by a colouring-in competition for children.  Access the artworks produced, along with the winners and runners-up in four age categories from here.

ACAP is most grateful for the support received from Deepti Jain and her students.

John Cooper, Emeritus Information Officer, 14 May 2025