Based in Laramie, Wyoming, Ryan Goeken is an illustrator of the natural world, using pen and watercolor to describe the beauty of Wyoming. Ryan studied biology and ecology during his undergraduate degree and also holds a master’s in sustainable agriculture. Many years of study and work in the working landscapes of Iowa, the Philippines, and now Wyoming have taught him to see the intricacies and interactions hiding in plain sight in the natural world. He especially loves illustrating wildflowers, exploring the specificities of their anatomies and their habitats. In seeking and finding the small things, he hopes to help train his own eyes and the eyes of others to seek and perceive the beauty and importance of all things.

Ryan’s exhibit can be seen on the second-floor landing, and prints and originals can be purchased through the Tilted Tulip Gift Shop located in Shane Smith’s Grand Conservatory, Tuesday through Friday, 10 am to 5 pm