Designing With Purpose,
Creating For Conservation

At Studio Marobi, we blend artistic excellence with environmental advocacy to create designs that don’t just captivate—they educate and inspire action. Every illustration, every design element, and every project we undertake is crafted with intention: to strengthen your connection with the natural world and to encourage sustainable thinking through beautiful, purposeful creativity.

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Where Creativity
Meets Conservation

Studio Marobi emerged from the perfect intersection of artistic passion and environmental dedication. Founded by Matilda Bishop in 2021, the studio evolved from its origins as Matilda Bishop Art into a comprehensive creative agency with a clear mission: to harness the power of design for environmental education and conservation advocacy.

The seeds of Studio Marobi were planted as early as 2014, when Matilda began exploring how her artistic talents could serve a greater purpose. What started as a personal creative journey has blossomed into a professional studio that creates not just visually striking work, but designs that tell important stories about our planet.

Illustration of an orca, or killer whale, with distinct black and white markings.
Matilda Bishop working on a laptop and tablet at a cafe table, with a cup of coffee nearby and a painting on the wall. Natural light is coming in, highlighting her and the wooden chair next to her.

Today, Studio Marobi serves as a versatile creative hub, offering specialized expertise across multiple disciplines:

  • Conservation-focused illustration for educational materials and campaigns

  • Children’s book creation that introduces young minds to environmental concepts

  • Scientific and environmental visualization that makes complex information accessible

  • Social media content creation for eco-conscious brands and organizations

  • Sustainable merchandise design featuring endangered and iconic wildlife

  • Brand development for businesses committed to environmental responsibility

What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to environmental advocacy in everything we create. Each project—whether it’s a children’s book about marine conservation, social media content for an eco-friendly business, or illustrations for an environmental campaign—is approached with both artistic excellence and ecological mindfulness.

Kind Words

  • Ateah Alfakih, Saudi Arabia | Arabian Leopard Illustrations

    “I had a wonderful experience working with Matilda, from the initial contact to receiving the final drawings. Matilda was very attentive to the specific and minor details about the "subspecies" and made all the necessary adjustments with minimal email exchange, which made the process very easy and straightforward.

    The final drawings were so impressive and captivating! Although I forgot to mention some additional details, Matilda was able to update the drawings before the deadline. I really appreciated how easy it was to communicate with Matilda throughout the process. Overall, I highly recommend Matilda, and I wouldn't hesitate to send further commission requests in the future.”

  • Bats and Trees Society of Cairns (BATSOC)

    “Matilda Bishop recently worked with the Bat Soc on two, very successful education projects. In 2023, she designed and illustrated the amazing A3 poster showcasing 40 Far North Queensland bat species in flight. This poster will be used as an educational resource within the community, and for visitors, interested in learning how to recognise local bats. This is a resource that Bat Soc will use for many years, as is the 2022 Big Book of Bat-tivities, that Matilda wrote, designed, and illustrated. This children’s book is focused on learning about the Spectacled Flying Fox. It has been very well received by educators and members of the community alike. The Big Book has been distributed across the region and nationally.

    Working with Matilda has been a very great pleasure. She is informed, talented, generous, and professional. We really appreciate the care she took in writing about and illustrating native bats. The members of the Bat Soc committee highly recommend her to anyone seeking her illustration, design and authorial services.”

  • Oceanwise Australia

    “We met Matilda by chance—and we’re so glad we did. She has a rare gift: the ability to translate science-based concepts into stunning, intuitive artwork with remarkable ease. Matilda is not only a highly skilled artist, but also an exceptional communicator and a consummate professional. She fits seamlessly into our team—*and “fits” is the key word. Our collaboration with her is ongoing, and we truly cannot recommend her highly enough to anyone in need of art or graphics for their next project."

  • Patrick Lamb

    “I saw Matilda’s amazing art and wanted something for my wife's birthday. She loves the ocean and snorkelling, so I commissioned her favourite fish. We were not disappointed. It is quite amazing work. I would highly recommend her work!”

  • Luke Wallace | Musician

    “I loved working with Matilda on the design of my album, The Dandelion Resistance. Matilda worked magic designing custom artwork and incorporating tons of text and details in a thoughtful and efficient way. This wasn't an easy project to make look beautiful, but Matilda did a wonderful job and I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a great illustrator and design.”

  • Anonymous Client

    “Matilda has high attention to detail and worked really hard to perfect the illustrations required for our project. It was a pleasure to work with her.”

  • Maleny Botanic Gardens and Bird World

    “Matilda is great to work with, very flexible and extremely helpful - always going above and beyond! (Studio) Marobi has been great to work with, creating valuable assets for our business.

    It has been fun and easy dealing with them and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking design and artwork assistance!”

  • Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve

    “Matilda produces exceptional work. Her images are so beautiful they come alive. We love the time she puts into making sure her images are accurate and reflective of the real plant and animal species being depicted.

    Matilda is also very responsive and communicates clearly. She is a pleasure to work with.”

The Story & Artist Behind Studio Marobi

Meet Matilda

Matilda Bishop is an illustrator, graphic designer, and passionate environmental advocate whose creative vision has been shaped by a lifelong connection to the natural world. Growing up surrounded by the ancient rainforests of Far North Queensland, Australia, Matilda developed an early appreciation for biodiversity and conservation that continues to influence her work today.

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My
‘Wingman’
Charlie

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Green-cheeked conure parrot perched indoors on a textured surface.

Early Years

Her artistic journey began in childhood—by age fourteen, she had already written, illustrated, and self-published her first children’s book, laying the foundation for a career that would seamlessly blend storytelling with environmental awareness.

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The Switch

Originally working in traditional gouache watercolour, Matilda transitioned to digital art in 2019, embracing sustainable practices while expanding her creative capabilities. This evolution allowed her to develop the distinctive style that defines Studio Marobi today: vibrant, detailed illustrations that capture the beauty and importance of our natural environment.

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Illustration of a green tree frog sitting on a branch with the year "2023" below.

The Experience

With over a decade of experience in design and illustration, Matilda brings both technical expertise and authentic passion to every project. Her work has been featured across multiple platforms including WIN NEWS, ABC Radio, Australian Geographic, and various regional publications.

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The Creation of Studio Marobi

In late 2024 what was Artwork by Matilda transformed into Studio Marobi.

Our mission is simple. We create thoughtful, meaningful work that connects people to nature through creativity. At Studio Marobi, every project is built on a love for creativity and a deep respect for the environment.

This is where design meets conservation!

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Let’s Create Something Meaningful Together

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Ready to bring your conservation-focused vision to life? Whether you’re an environmental non-profit seeking compelling campaign materials, a sustainable business in need of authentic branding, or an author wanting to create an eco-conscious children’s book, Studio Marobi is your creative partner.

We believe that the most impactful projects begin with genuine collaboration. That’s why we take the time to understand not just your design needs, but your environmental values and objectives. Together, we’ll create work that resonates with your audience while advancing your conservation message.

Together, let’s use the power of design to inspire environmental awareness and action.