Framed artwork of native birds, titled ‘Birds of the Maroochy River’ displayed on a beige textured wall, with wooden shelving, plants, and a minimalist Scandinavian interior setting.

Scientifically accurate nature art from the Sunshine Coast

Detailed illustrations created to help you recognise and connect with the native species that share our Sunshine Coast.

About Sunshine Coast Nature Prints

I'm David Pearce, a zoologist and botanist living on the Sunshine Coast. I create naturalist-style prints of local ecosystems, combining classic natural history plate traditions with contemporary digital tools to produce scientifically grounded, highly detailed artworks.

My aim is to support growth in understanding and appreciation of the natural environment.

As part of that commitment, 20% of poster sales are donated to local environmental initiatives. Donations will be published monthly here for transparency, beginning July 30, 2026.

Sunshine Coast Nature Prints supports local conservation projects through partnerships with Coolum Coastcare and WILVOS. Proceeds from Reef Life of the Sunshine Coast help fund marine and turtle conservation, while proceeds from Birds of the Maroochy River support local bird rescue and rehabilitation.

Birds of the Maroochy River poster featuring 91 native Sunshine Coast bird species illustrated in a scientific naturalist style.

Birds of the Maroochy River

A naturalist-style bird poster featuring 91 native bird species found along the Maroochy River, combining 19th-century lithographic plates with digitally crafted additions.

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Reef Life of the Sunshine Coast poster featuring 112 native vertebrate and invertebrate marine species illustrated in a scientific naturalist style.

Reef Life of the Sunshine Coast

A naturalist-style marine life poster featuring 112 vertebrate and invertebrate reef species found along the Sunshine Coast. All species in this illustration are newly crafted digital artworks.

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Get in touch

Find me in person at the Eumundi Markets, where I have my stall every Wednesday and Saturday morning. There I sell limited edition prints, native species fridge magnets, stickers, species learning packs, behaviour packs and more.

For other enquiries, commissions, wholesale, collaborations etc, you can reach me at hello@natureprints.com.au