welcome to
evelyne's creative space
the ground squirrel studio was founded in 2026 by Evelyne as a creative studio dedicated to sharing her vivid illustrations, with a primary focus on wildlife, particularly endangered species.
- 01A love letter to nature born from the wild things
- 02Painted with heart and soul
- 0310% of every sale funds wildlife conservation
About the studio
Hej, I’m Evelyne Buttet.
Illustrator & author, Switzerland
As long as I can remember, I've seen the world in pictures. From a young age, drawing became my way of understanding, remembering, and sharing what I saw and felt. Over time, this love for visual storytelling grew into a deep passion for illustration and literature.
As wildlife holds a special place in my heart, my illustrations often celebrate the beauty of wildlife from all over the world. My goal is to visit incredible animals around the globe and contribute to their protection by selling art and stories. Every product you find here is inspired by nature and designed to connect you with the beauty and importance of wildlife. For every purchase, I donate 10% to wildlife conservation.
Thank you for being part of this project.
Evelyne Buttet
Art portfolio
Painted on the road
A warm hello from my mobile art space 🌿✨
Publications & recent projects
Books, in the making
BuchWenn der Himmel Weihnachten berührt
Veröffentlichung: September 2026
Ein besonderes Weihnachtsbuch mit 10 Geschichten über kleine Wunder im Weihnachtsalltag. Kreiert in Zusammenarbeit mit Tiziana Hartmann.
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LehrmittelDeutsch mit Flex und Flora
Erschienen bei Westermann Schweiz
Mitarbeit als Autorin und Illustratorin am Schweizer Deutsch-Lehrmittel Flex und Flora für das 5. und 6. Schuljahr. Kreiert in Zusammenarbeit mit Westermann Schweiz.
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Children's bookThe Power Cut
Work in progress
An English children's book project celebrating the small, everyday moments of life. Created in collaboration with a Swiss children's book author.
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Ongoing seriesWildlife Around the World
Ongoing
A project portraying animals around the globe with the aim to contribute to their protection by selling art.
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Ongoing seriesField Notes
Ongoing
Illustrated field guides to single species: tracks, favourite foods and everything else worth knowing, painted on location.
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Ongoing seriesSquirrels Around the World
Ongoing
Watercolour portraits of the world's squirrels, gathered on one sheet, and turned into prints and stickers.
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Unterrichtsmaterial
Material für den Unterricht
Folgt demnächst.
Collaborations
Let’s make something
beautiful together
Are you looking for a passionate illustrator to bring your vision to life? Have one of my original paintings caught your eye, or do you have a special idea you’d love to see painted?
Whether it is for a book project, a flyer, a business card, or any other creative concept, don’t hesitate to get in touch, I’m looking forward to meeting you!
- Book projects
- Personalized drawings
- Flyers, cards & bespoke ideas
Evelyne Buttet - hello@thegroundsquirrel.cafe