I found a praying mantis egg sack and was smart enough (this time) to put it in a covered jar. It “hatched” sometime Sunday night and we needed to release these tiny guys before cannibalism happened. Here, then, are some images to document the occasion.
Entries Tagged as 'Animals'
April 25, 2010 Maplewood, NJ
April 29th, 2011 · 1 Comment
Tags: Animals · Insects · Nature · Old Fashioned Fun · State of Mind · Suburbia · the Earth
The Sound of a Wild Snail Eating
September 6th, 2010 · No Comments
I created the cover illustrations for this wonderfully compelling memoir by Elisabeth Tova Bailey. I love the book and it was a real treat to paint these mollusks.
Tags: Animals · Art · Flowers · Nature · Old Fashioned Fun · State of Mind · cultural understanding · memoir · personal power · the Earth
Focus on Nature Exhibit – April 12 – October 31, 2010 in Albany, NY
April 10th, 2010 · 2 Comments
Focus on Nature XI: Natural History Illustration opens April 12 at the New York State Museum, showcasing world-class, juried artwork by top illustrators from 13 countries.
Tags: Animals · Art · Nature · Old Fashioned Fun · Politics · State of Mind · the Earth
Latest Bugs
August 11th, 2009 · No Comments
Gold Leaf and Gouache
Tags: Animals · Art · Insects · Nature
AMNH, New York City. Right now.
January 27th, 2009 · No Comments
Tags: Animals · Art · Nature · State of Mind