Hawk Moth Tapestries

Wanted to give this representation some movement although these little critters are quite static. Spending time out in the field is giving me more awareness of how things work. Bit by bit I'm piecing things together which might have been elemental or rather fundamental at University level ~ but consolidates much better whilst out and about... I stumbled upon this rather large caterpillar... of which I've not seen the likes of anything bigger on my travels! Upon the stem of Willow-herb this caterpillar is harmless and eats its fill until it goes to ground and pupates over winter - to produce the beautiful Elephant Hawk Moth in spring. Moths are not just critters which make holes in your clothes... In fact, moths do more good than a...

Cute little ladybug

Intuition

Kaleidoscope

This beautiful Columbine flower with it's long spurs requires a pollinator with a long proboscis like this sphinx moth.

This beautiful Columbine flower with it's long spurs requires a pollinator with a long proboscis like this sphinx moth.

Another representation of the art bursting forth from my minds eye. A recurring theme for me. An exercise in bringing together pencil sketches with dot work inks and painting in photoshop.

Fairy moth froggies

Inspired by preserved moths that you can find at the natural history museum I illustrated two death moths / hawk moths in brown color scheme