Naomi Shanti is an interdisciplinary artist, tattooer, and conservation professional whose work lives at the crossroads of creativity and land. Her practice is rooted in attention — to line, to process, to place — and shaped by the belief that making and stewardship are deeply connected acts.

Her artistic path began with drawing and painting, opening into a lifelong exploration of visual storytelling and transformation through creative work. She later earned a studio art degree from the University of Minnesota, where she refined her voice as a fine artist and deepened her relationship with process, material, and intention. Today, she works fluidly across painting, tattooing, and education, creating work that is quiet, considered, and grounded in presence.

Alongside her studio and tattoo practice, Naomi’s work extends into the field. She currently serves as the Conservation Easements Coordinator for Alachua Conservation Trust in North Central Florida, supporting land protection and long-term stewardship. Her role bridges on-the-ground monitoring with drone mapping and emerging technologies, helping translate complex landscapes into meaningful, accessible stories.

For Naomi, art and conservation are not separate disciplines, but parallel languages. Whether working on skin, paper, or land, she approaches each with the same care — observing closely, moving slowly, and honoring what already exists. Her work is an ongoing practice of connection, reflection, and responsibility to place.

Her work is an offering of attention — a way of listening, honoring, and protecting what is often overlooked.