About Us
Two Humans, Two Dogs,and a Map Full of Memories
Welcome to our little corner of the world! We are Marc and Eika, and our story started nearly a decade ago while we were living, working, and exploring our way through Japan. Today, we’ve traded the back alleys of Osaka for the wild, rugged beauty of Southern Tasmania, where we live right on the doorstep of one of the most magical national parks on Earth.
With backgrounds in animal science and years of wildlife volunteering, our lives have always revolved around a deep love for nature, travel, and the incredible creatures we share this planet with.
Naturally, our co-founders have four legs.
Meet the Quality Control Team
Every single piece of mail that leaves our hands has been illustrated and designed by us and thoroughly inspected (and occasionally sniffed) by our resident canine executives:
- Wasabi (The Labrador): Manager of Smiles & Productivity. Wasabi keeps morale high and operations running smoothly. Subscribers who receive a "Wasabi Wisdom" insert in their mail can expect lighthearted, positive, and upbeat musings on life.
- Ponzu (The Cocker Spaniel): Intern (Permanently on Probation). Ponzu is incredibly cheeky and hasn't quite mastered corporate etiquette. If you get a "Ponzu Perspective" in your monthly envelope, brace yourself - his outlook on life is brutally honest, hilariously chaotic, and entirely unvetted.
Drawn by Us, Inspired by Nature
Every illustration starts with a real-world subject and a human behind the screen.
I research the species we feature and create the main artwork myself in Adobe Illustrator and Procreate. From the wildlife on our postcards to the illustrations on our bookmarks and calendars, the artwork is my own, developed with plenty of time, care and a slightly obsessive eye for detail.
I also want to be transparent about how I work. For some of the small decorative graphics on the backs of our paint palette cards, I use Photoshop's built-in AI-assisted tools. These are minor supporting elements, separate from the main illustrations that make up our collections.
I believe it's important to be open about the creative process and the tools involved in making our products. At the heart of Outpost Correspondence is my own illustration work, a love of nature and a genuine desire to create things that encourage people to look a little closer at the world around them.
Behind the Scenes
A Little Creativity, A Little Nature
Our DIY watercolour kits bring our illustrations off the screen and into your hands.
Each kit gives you the chance to paint your own postcards, experiment with colour and create something uniquely yours. Whether you're a seasoned painter or someone who hasn't picked up a brush since primary school, it's all about enjoying the process rather than getting every little detail perfect.
We love the idea of sending a postcard to a mate, keeping your finished artwork or simply taking a little time out to make something just for yourself.
Observe, Record, Preserve
Outpost Correspondence is about more than pretty pictures. It's about encouraging people to look a little closer at the world around them.
We hope our products inspire you to discover a new species, notice the details on your next walk, pick up a paintbrush or simply spend a little less time scrolling and a little more time exploring.
Thanks for being here and supporting our little independent business. Every order helps us keep creating, illustrating and sharing the nature we love.
Join the Adventure
Whether you are an avid artist, a wildlife lover, or someone who just appreciates a
creating your own beautifully curated piece of art, we are so glad you're here.
Grab your brush, mix your colours, and let’s explore the wild together.
— Marc, Eika, Wasabi & Ponzu (assuming he hasn't been fired by then)