Watercolor painting of a white-breasted nuthatch offset by green leaves and branches by New Jersey artist Monica Adams.
Watercolor painting of a white egret standing in shallow water with light and reflections by Monica Adams.

Monica Adams

Art and the practice of noticing - original artwork, photography, and writing inspired by close observation of nature and the quiet discoveries of everyday life.

Explore ‍ ‍JOURNAL‍ · ‍SHOP‍

Watercolor painting of two blooming orange daylilies and a single bud on a green stem, set against abstract dark blue geometric shapes. Artwork by Monica Adams.
Textured watercolor painting of a crow looking upward into falling rain in somber shades of indigo, gray-blue, black, and soft purple
Photograph of an elegant bonsai pine at Longwood Gardens, shaped with sweeping horizontal branches and exposed roots growing from a natural stone planter against a dark textured wall.

Hello and welcome.

I'm a professional scientist and a natural artist who has long been interested in observation, pattern, connectivity, simple beauty, and the natural world. Those interests come together through the artwork, photography, and simple writings that I share here.

In my journal, I share observations, curiosities, learnings, and ideas that inspire my work.

In my shop, you'll find archival prints, studio-made cards, and other reproductions of my original artwork.

Explore‍ ‍JOURNAL · SHOP

Questions or Just Saying Hello?

Whether you have a question about my artwork, an upcoming event, or simply want to share an observation of your own, feel free to get in touch. Responses may be delayed.

You can also message me on Instagram.