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Description: Hand-drawn ink illustration of a black ice snowflake clownfish. Black ice snowflake clownfish are a designer morph of the ocellaris clownfish, they retain the classic stripes, but these have irregular edges, and there is much more black on the fins and stripes. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clownfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations.

Description: Black and white ink drawing of a grey squirrel. This illustration is based off one of my own photo's of a squirrel that I saw and photographed in the New Forest National Park, England. Hand-drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. The Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) is native to North America, but they're everywhere here in the UK. They're an invasive species, but still very cute!

Description: Hand-drawn ink illustration of a Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens and alcohol markers on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Description: Hand-drawn ink illustration of a Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Description: Hand-drawn illustration of a sun bear. I made this drawing using fine ink pens on Bristol board. Sun bears (Helarctos malayanus) are found in tropical forest areas of Southeast Asia. These are the smallest bear species and have short sleek back fur with a cream on their chests which is how they got their name, and a light brown nose.

Description: Black and white ink drawing of a sleeping red panda. The red panda, or lesser panda, is an endangered species of animal, a mammal found in the eastern Himalayas and southwestern China, they have very fluffy reddish orange fur and a very cute appearance.

Description: Black and white ink illustration of a Polar bear cub. The cub is sitting up and almost looks to be waving, so cute! I made this drawing using ink pens on Bristol board. My drawings take many hours to do as I layer the fur using a very fine pen. Polar bears (Ursus maritimus) are a vulnerable species of bear found only in the Arctic. These bears have evolved to adapt to their cold environment with thick white fur and spend most of their lives on the sea ice.

Description: Detailed ink illustration of a white tiger. This drawing was hand-drawn using fine ink pens. White tigers are often a hybrid of various tiger species, but they are believed to descend from Bengal tigers. Bengal tiger (Panthera tigris tigris) is an endangered subspecies of tiger found across Indian and other parts of Asia. The tiger is an apex predator recognisable by its reddish orange fur and black stripes and a long tail. All tiger species are listed as endangered.

Description: Colourful illustration of a Western sheep moth. I made this drawing by hand with ink pens on Bristol board, using a dot work, or stippling technique. I then added colour to my drawing using alcohol markers. Sheep moth (Hemileuca eglanterina), are silk moths found in parts of North America. These insects appear during the day in summer and vary in colour and markings. The moth that I have drawn has beautiful golden yellow orange lower wings with vibrant pink red upper wings.

Description: Black and white drawing of a Western sheep moth. I made this drawing by hand with ink pens on Bristol board, using a dot work, or stippling technique. Sheep moth (Hemileuca eglanterina), are silk moths found in parts of North America. These insects appear during the day in summer and vary in colour and markings. The moth that I have drawn has beautiful golden yellow orange lower wings with vibrant pink red upper wings.

Description: Black and white pen and ink animal illustration of an African penguin. This illustration is hand-drawn by me using ink pens on Bristol board. African penguins (Spheniscus demersus), or cape penguin are an endangered species of bird found only in South African waters. Penguins are flightless birds, their wings have developed into flippers which are perfect for their habitat. African penguins are very similar in appearance to the more commonly seen humboldt penguin, it is quite hard to tell them apart! African penguins are distinguished by a pink area of skin above the eye and a narrower band across the chest.

Description: Colourful ink drawing of a Showa Sanshoku (昭和三色) koi. This variety of nishikigoi have black bodies with red and white markings. This illustration is hand-drawn using fine ink pens and was made using thousands of tiny dots in a stippling technique and then coloured using alcohol markers. This is piece is part of a small collection of different koi, I researched some of the most popular varieties and worked from a variety of reference photos to create drawings to match these breeds. Koi carp are ornamental fish which are popularly kept for decorative purposes in ponds and traditional Japanese gardens. Through selective breeding many different breeds and varieties of koi have been achieved in a variety of colours and patterns.

Description: Black and white drawing of a Dalmatian. I made this drawing by hand using fine ink pens on Bristol board. Dalmatians are a breed of hunting dog that originates from Croatia. These large dogs are famous for their distinctive black and white spotted fur, such a beautiful breed!

Description: Black and white ink drawing of a Showa Sanshoku (昭和三色) koi. This variety of nishikigoi have black bodies with red and white markings. This illustration is hand-drawn using fine ink pens and was made using thousands of tiny dots in a stippling technique. This is piece is part of a small collection of different koi, I researched some of the most popular varieties and worked from a variety of reference photos to create drawings to match these breeds. Koi carp are ornamental fish which are popularly kept for decorative purposes in ponds and traditional Japanese gardens. Through selective breeding many different breeds and varieties of koi have been achieved in a variety of colours and patterns.

Description: Colorful ink illustration of a juvenile emperor angelfish. Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) are marine angelfish found in the tropical reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. These fish are very popular for their colourful appearance with a dark blue body and vibrant patterns. Adults have blue and yellow horizontal stripes but the juveniles, as seen here have more swirling curved lines in blue and white. I created this drawing using a stippling technique in ink on Bristol board. Using stippling you build up texture using thousands of tiny dots. I later added colour to the drawing by layering alcohol markers on top of the ink.

Description: Black and white drawing of a European robin. I photographed in my own garden, it posed so nicely I just had to draw it! I made this illustration using ink pens on Bristol board. Robin redbreasts (Erithacus rubecula) are a small songbird that are found across Europe and many other parts of the world. They are famous for their orange red breast feathers, but these birds also have a very cute round appearance, especially when they are fluffy in winter, with brown and grey plumage on the rest of their bodies.

Description: Black and white drawing of a tiny American black bear cub. I made this illustration using ink pens on Bristol board. My drawings take many hours to do as I layer the fur using a very fine pen. Black bears (Ursus americanus) are a widespread species of bear found across North America. These bears typically have black fur on their bodies with a brown muzzles, but lighter brown and even white individuals can be found in some areas!

Description: Black and white ink illustration of a juvenile emperor angelfish. Emperor angelfish (Pomacanthus imperator) are marine angelfish found in the tropical reefs of the Indian and Pacific Oceans. These fish are very popular for their colourful appearance with a dark blue body and vibrant patterns. Adults have blue and yellow horizontal stripes but the juveniles, as seen here have more swirling curved lines in blue and white. I created this drawing using a stippling technique in ink on Bristol board. Using stippling you build up texture using thousands of tiny dots.

Description: Hand-drawn ink illustration of a Banggai cardinalfish. I made this drawing using ink pens on Bristol board, the drawing is made entirely using dots. Found only around the Banggai Islands of Indonesia, Banggai cardinalfish (Pterapogon kauderni) have an elegant appearance, with white bodies that are striped with black and highlighted with small white spots along their fins and tails. These small tropical fish are very popular as an aquarium pet and are also sadly endangered due to this.

Description: Black and white drawing of a king penguin. I made this illustration using ink using pens on Bristol board, using a stippling, or dot work technique. King penguins (Aptenodytes patagonicus) are one of the largest penguin species are can be found druring breeding season on subantarctic islands. They are mostly black and white but have vibrant yellow orange patches on their chests and faces.

Description: Colourful ink illustration of a weedy seadragon. Weedy seadragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus), or common seadragon are marine fish found in coastal waters and are related closely to seahorses. I made this drawing using ink pens on Bristol board paper, with my own photograph as reference. I later added colour to me drawing using alcohol markers

Description: Colourful illustration of a relaxing Addax. Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) are a species of white antelope found in the Sahara Desert. Also known as the screwhorn antelope due to their long curved horns, this species is sadly extremely rare and is critically endangered in the wild. They have mostly white fur with a distinctive x marking across the eyes and face, with their fur being a darker cream in winter. I made this drawing using ink pens on Bristol board, using one of my own photographs as a reference. This illustration is part of my critically endangered species. Each drawing in the series features one of the worlds rarest species in a circular design, and all are available in black in white and also in colour.

Description: Black and white ink drawing of an Addax. Addax (Addax nasomaculatus) are a species of white antelope found in the Sahara Desert. Also known as the screwhorn antelope due to their long curved horns, this species is sadly extremely rare and is critically endangered in the wild. They have mostly white fur with a distinctive x marking across the eyes and face, with their fur being a darker cream in winter. I made this drawing using ink pens on Bristol board, using one of my own photographs as a reference. This illustration is part of my critically endangered species. Each drawing in the series features one of the worlds rarest species in a circular design, and all are available in black in white and also in colour.

Description: Black and white ink illustration of a weedy seadragon. Weedy seadragons (Phyllopteryx taeniolatus), or common seadragon are marine fish found in coastal waters and are related closely to seahorses. I made this drawing using ink pens on Bristol board paper, with my own photograph as reference.

Description: Colourful pen illustration of a seven-spot ladybird. Drawn by hand in ink using thousands of tiny dots and coloured using alcohol markers. The seven-spotted ladybug or common ladybird, are the most common species of ladybird in Europe. They have vibrant red wings with seven large black spots. Ladybirds are carnivorous beetles, they are not only cute but also very useful to have around as they eat pests.

Description: Black and white ink illustration of a cute little chinstrap penguin waddling along. I made this drawing traditionally using ink pens on Bristol board. Chinstrap penguins are a species of penguin found across parts of the Southern Pacific and the Antarctic Oceans. Their appearance is unique among penguins, with a white face and distinctive black band that goes under the chin.

Description: Black and white stippling illustration of a cute little chinstrap penguin waddling along with its flippers outstretched. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. Chinstrap penguins are a species of penguin found across parts of the Southern Pacific and the Antarctic Oceans. Their appearance is unique among penguins, with a white face and distinctive black band that goes under the chin.

Description: Black and white ink illustration of a seven-spot ladybird. Drawn by hand in ink using thousands of tiny dots. The seven-spotted ladybug or common ladybird, are the most common species of ladybird in Europe. They have vibrant red wings with seven large black spots. Ladybirds are carnivorous beetles, they are not only cute but also very useful to have around as they eat pests.

Description: Colourful illustration of a fish with intricate line patterns is displayed against a transparent background. The fish appears to be detailed with a focus on the textures of its scales and fins. Blue striped angelfish (Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis), also known as bluelined angelfish are a species of marine angelfish found in rocky reefs in the Western Pacific Ocean. These fish have a very beautiful appearance with vibrant blue horizontal stripes across their bodies and yellow orange bodies. I created this drawing using ink in a stippling, or dot work technique on Bristol board, and then added colour using alcohol markers.

Description: A black and white graphic of a fish with intricate line patterns is displayed against a transparent background. The fish appears to be detailed with a focus on the textures of its scales and fins. Blue striped angelfish (Chaetodontoplus septentrionalis), also known as bluelined angelfish are a species of marine angelfish found in rocky reefs in the Western Pacific Ocean. These fish have a very beautiful appearance with vibrant blue horizontal stripes across their bodies and yellow orange bodies. I created this drawing using ink in a stippling, or dot work technique on Bristol board.

Description: Black and white ink illustration of a walking phasmid. I made this drawing using a stippling technique with a fine pen on Bristol board. A slender stick insect is depicted against a plain background, creating a simple and uncluttered composition. The stick insect's delicate body and long, thin legs contribute to its camouflage - like appearance as a twig or branch. Stick insects are part of a classification of insects known as Phasmatodea and are herbivores, feeding on leaves. These insects are made found across many parts of the world and have many names and vary greatly in appearance but are famous for their stick like appearance with long thin legs and a long body as seen in this example.

Description: Black and white illustration of a dwarf mongoose. Common dwarf mongoose (Helogale parvula) are a mongoose species found in parts of Africa. These tiny critters have short fur that is usually red brown to dark brown in colour. Dwarf mongoose live in large family groups and I have often seen them in the pose that I’ve captured here, standing on their back legs whilst being on lookout which is a common pose also often seen in their relation, the meerkat. I made this drawing by hand in ink, using sigma micron pens on Bristol board paper, using one of my own photographs as a reference.

Description: Colourful ink and alcohol marker illustration of a Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Description: Ink illustration of a Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Description: Ink illustration of a colourful Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!

Description: Black and white illustration of a Ocellaris clownfish. Ocellaris clownfish (Amphiprion ocellaris) or common clonfish are a small species of tropical marine fish found in ocean reefs. Many morphs of this species exist but the most commonly seen are a vibrant red orange with three vertical white stripes which are lined in black. Drawn using ink pens on Bristol board. This drawing is part of a collection of 11 clownfish illustrations, I am fascinated by the exotic clownfish morphs available in the aquarium trade and so wanted to draw some! Each drawing in the collection is available in both black and white and coloured and the whole collection will be available in one print all together!