# Artist draws 1,000 birds by hand for app that encourages phone breaks

An ornithological artist is hand-drawing 1,000 intricate bird illustrations for a smartphone app. The app's goal is to help users disconnect from their devices by offering a calming, nature-focused experience. The project highlights a creative approach to digital wellbeing.

**Importance:** 2/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/aug/08/birds-artist-flock-app-california) — Sat, 08 Aug 2026 11:00:47 GMT