Fiona the Regal Fritillary

Character Illustration

This project involved illustrating Fiona, a regal fritillary butterfly, for Prairie Woods Environmental Learning Center in Spicer, Minnesota. The regal fritillary is an endangered species native to the prairies of west central Minnesota, and Fiona was created as the central character for Prairie Woods’ prairie restoration education efforts.

Fiona serves as an approachable and educational visual ambassador, helping communicate the importance of prairie conservation to audiences of all ages—from young children to older adults. The character was designed to be versatile and engaging across a wide range of applications, including social media posts, email campaigns, posters, flyers, coloring pages, and additional educational materials.

Through this illustration work, I supported Prairie Woods’ mission by translating environmental education into a friendly, recognizable character that encourages learning, awareness, and stewardship of native prairie ecosystems.