Art inspired by biology, created by a biologist
This is a pencil drawing of a Beaverpond Clubtail dragonfly (Gomphus borealis) seen in Squirrel Hill, Pittsburgh, PA in May 2012.
I’m still trying to figure out a better way to photograph my drawings without the weird dark unevenness on the paper. Compare this to more what it actually looks like (I laid it on top of my cat).
A drawing of irises I made for my mom for Mother’s Day.
A sketch of a foxglove plant for my ex (when we were together).
I’m sure there’s some sort of sappy connection I could make with the fact the chemicals in foxglove are used to treat a fluttery heart.
Just a simple preying mantis sketch I did in a couple hours as a gift to my friends @Avenirex and @SarahQPgh.
My 4 year old nephew Max recently got into the habit of asking everyday when he gets home whether there are any letters in the mail for him. Also, his current nickname is “Turtle.” So I decided to include a turtle sketch in a letter I am sending him.
Here is his turtle:
