#naturestudy

Series of nature studies. I played around with stylization through shapes and textures, trying to create visually interesting variety while keeping it realistic. It felt like building with a construction set, so it was fun.

A birch trunk where a branch has torn away. The bark around the opening is rough and darkened with charcoal, while the inner core is left saturated and detailed. The exposed wood carries deep reds and browns that suggest a kind of wound. It reminded of the pain of separation — something that echoes Buddhist reflections on impermanence.

Guess I drew too many anime boys and have to do abstract painting now haha. Will be back to (more or less) handsome boys soon, I feel it.

Somes studies I did last month of pictures I took in Japan!

I love beetles!!! I loved especially learning about this beetle, the patent-leather beetle, after encountering a bunch of them at work (and incorporating them into a piece of client artwork I'll share with you in a few months!). I personally had no idea there were beetles that lived such similar lives to human beings. I also find it amusing that humans are considered "presocial" in our social structure--as TRUE social behavior (AKA "eusocial" behavior) is on the level of colony-dwelling organisms like bees, ants, and termites (and naked mole rats). I wonder if I could audit an entomology course... Can anyone recommend a really good bug Youtuber or online class? #beetles #patentleatherbeetle #sketching #naturesketching #naturestudy #cutebeetles #messysketchbook https://www.instagram.com/p/CdyGJ4CLeUn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

Buzzworthy Science Alert! 🐝 Honey bees are incredible adaptors, changing their eating techniques in response to shifting resources. This study reveals the fascinating world of these industrious pollinators. 🍯🌼 Read More Here https://geohoney.com/research-detail/honey-bees-adapt-eating-techniques-in-response-to-changing-resources-study

Вот такой вот паттерн с кубышками и стрекозами получился из прошлогоднего скетча. В карусели - сам скетч и примеры использования паттерна. Кое-что из примеров можно купить и в России )) "Cow Lilies" pattern. Made from the spread in my sketchbook :) Available on @Society6, @Zazzle, @Redbubble, @Weaveup (fabrics), @Pinkbus (Russia), @MarketShmarket (Russia,fabrics) #nupharlutea #nuphar #yellowwaterlily #brandybottle #waterbank #riverbank #floralartistry #natureinspired #riverhabitat #naturestudy #flowerart #floralpattern #artlicensing #diycrafts #patternlove #patternobserver #patterndesignersclub #surfacepattern #surfacepatterndesign #surfacedesign #textiledesign #printandpattern #repeatpattern #textiledesigner #textilepattern #паттерны #паттерндизайн #паттернназаказ https://www.instagram.com/p/CmV2NYEojUk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=