John James Audubon, also known as Jean-Jacques Audubon, was one of the major contributors of masterpieces to American art. With an avid interest in birds and drawing right from his childhood days, Audubon went on to be the most distinguished illustrator of the 19th century. Venturing into nature and observing and exploring different American birds, he documented the species so meticulously in his books. His books “The Birds of North America” is believed to be one of the finest contributions to ornithology and art. From trying out his hand at a number of business ventures to following his heart to birds and nature, Audubon had quite an eventful life. From being born in Haiti to travelling to France, America and England, he most certainly excelled at what he was best at. He tried his hand at different businesses, failing in each of them. Ultimately, he left everything to documents birds of America, leaving his wife to take care of the family and sustained himself with portrait painting and tutoring. The result of his expeditions, published as his magnum opus, ‘The Birds of America’, is now considered as one of the best ornithological works, ever completed.