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JOB:04-24941 Title:RP-Inside the World of Board Graphics
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Portland-based Amy Ruppel’s dual love of art and
science initially led her to consider a career in medical
and science illustration, but she eventually found
her true calling as an artist, illustrator, and surface
designer. Ruppel has always been intrigued by colors
and shapes derived from nature. Her work features
an abundance of forests, flowers, and animals—
especially birds. She initially drew the birds several
years ago for a client who wanted to use avian
silhouettes. The client only used a few exampl