Arthropods
Arthropods, intricate wonders of nature's engineering, have been honing the art of survival for an impressive 541 million years. Arthropods, particularly insects, have captivated my interest in biological sciences from an early age. My commitment to understanding and appreciating these remarkable creatures goes beyond academic pursuits. Visually documenting arthropods in a stylized yet scientific manner serves as a technique to celebrate the beauty found in life's little details.
'Nature's pest control'. Digital illustration of a great black digger wasp.
'Magic Hour in Idolomantis Cove'. Digital painting.
Witch's Brood digital painting as a stylized Halloween design.
'Undergrowth of the Pine Barrens'. Watercolor and gouache. 11"x14"
Digital painting of a Madagascar hissing cockroach promoting insect scavengers.
'Victorian Mantis religiosa'. Digital painting.
'Mirrored' A green darner (Anax junius) lays her eggs on a placid pond. Digital painting.
Great black digger wasp (Sphex pennsylvanicus). Digital painting.
Differential grasshopper (Melanoplus differentialis). Digital painting.
'Galax-bee' Carpenter bee drone. Digital painting.
Globular springtail mating dance. Digital Painting.
Water drops on mantis. Watercolor and gouache. 5"x7"
Study the slender springtail Lepidocyrtus curvicollis.
'An Unlucky Surprise' Ambush bug (Phymata pennsylvanica) on an aster flower. Colored pencil and acrylic on paper. 9"x11"
Empis tessellata (aka Dance fly) on bark and lichens. Watercolor. 5"x7"