Tracey Chaykin, an award-winning colored pencil and mixed media artist from Napa, California, captures the essence of the world's splendor with striking hyperrealism. Her artwork serves as a clarion call for environmental action, stirring emotions and advocating for even the smallest gestures that contribute to the health and vitality of our planet.

 

With the addition of Al Gore's Climate Reality training, she is on a mission to raise awareness of the conservation of our planet making a difference in the world with her art, articles, and actions. Her realistic and detailed drawings along with her informational writings inspire others to take action toward saving the planet. Tracey Chaykin is a unique and talented artist who uses her talents to positively impact our environment.

 

Tracey Chaykin is committed to using her art, articles and actions to promote conservation and has the honor of working with many organizations and initiatives to spread the message. Her work has been featured in ArtTour International Magazine, an online magazine that showcases contemporary visual artists and their artwork. She has also partnered with the IUCN/SSC Otter Specialist Group to create awareness of otter conservation through her art. In addition, Tracey has worked with ABUN - Artists and Biologists Unite for Nature, a group of scientists and artists who are devoted to creating positive change for nature conservation, Artist for a Green Planet a platform that connects and celebrates artists who are working to create a more sustainable future, and the Climate Reality Project a non-profit organization involved in education and advocacy related to climate change. All of these collaborations help Tracey reach a wider audience and spread her message of conservation even further.

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Tracey Chaykin's award-winning art has been gaining attention around the world. Over the past few years, she has been honored with numerous awards for her conservation-focused artwork. Awards like The ArtTour International Magazine’s (ATIM) Top 60 Masters award for 2022, 2023, and 2024, their Emerald Artya Award, Collector's Choice Award, Titan Award, and Visionary Green Award. Tracey also earned First Place in Colored Pencil Society of America (CPSA) DC210’s Explorations in Colored Pencil IX.

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​Tracey Chaykin is a renowned artist whose work has been featured in many publications. Her artwork was featured on the Broadway Plaza billboard in Times Square, New York, and in the Amazon Best-Seller book ATIM's Top 60 Masters, published by ArtTour International Magazine. Her work was featured in Southwest Art Magazine, American Art Collector, and International Artist Magazine. In addition to these publications, Tracey was chosen as one of the Editor's Choice featured artists for 2023 and highlighted on the ArtTour International Magazine website as Star of the Week with an Art2Heart Interview.

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Tracey Chaykin is looking ahead to a future of continued conservation-based artwork. As part of her mission to help conserve our planet, Tracey also hopes to collaborate with more organizations and individuals dedicated to making a difference. She believes that together, we can have a more significant impact than any of us alone.