Patrick Ching (born c. 1963)[1] is a Hawaiian conservationist and wildlife artist, ornithological illustrator, and author of children's books.

He received his alma mater[clarification needed] from the Otis College of Art and Design where he trained to be an artist.

This took him to remote areas of the Hawaiian Islands where he worked a great deal with sharks, seals, turtles and other marine animals.

[1] A painter since age 16, Ching gained international recognition because of his painting's remarkable likeness to the photographs he took while in the field.

[4] which was featured in national magazines including Wildlife Art News, Audubon, and Birders' World.