Cath HODSMAN, Insect Artさんのイラストまとめ

We all know Edward Lear for his nonsense poems,like The Owl & the Pussycat,but he’s not so well-known 4 his paintings.He worked for many years as an illustrator.His paintings are just gorgeous!Read this wonderful book about his life,art & poems 👇& ponder on his beautiful work

Just added this limited edition print onto Etsy. I think the beautiful large white butterfly (Pieris brassica) lends itself to a detailed monochrome graphite study. This gorgeous butterfly was nectaring on Verbena rigida when I took the photo. #MHHSBD https://t.co/qmcz8o4yk7

Watched a very interesting tv programme with Bettany Hughes last night, about the sad demise of 4 citizens at Pompeii & Herculaneum during Vesuvius’ eruption.I was so struck with the stunning depictions of nature in their murals & frescoes... #MHHSBD

Love insects & the natural world...? Then why not show others you do, by sending Christmas cards showcasing their beauty. “Dewy Snowdrops & Honey Bees” Available as a set of 10 on my Etsy shop. #MHHSBD https://t.co/61H02RxMGl

2.The Dukes(Hamearis lucina) r often called a Fritillary,but they r classed as part of the family Riodinidae-the only e.g in the UK of this family.The rest are in Sth America.I still think of them as a Fritillary though.”Fritillaries of the Cotswolds” ☺️https://t.co/veBnn1Gioi

Feeling very.... butterfly this morning.... https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E #MHHSBD

My homages to these beautiful, colourful kings (& queens) of insects. A Beautiful Demoiselle damselfly (male) & Southern Hawker (male) dragonfly. https://t.co/ofeFqflx2E #MHHSBD

Some examples of his nature studies....He was quoted as saying “I feel that every picture I draw will live and affect something after our death”....

John Curtis. One of my favourite entomological artists. In 1800’s he produced 777 beautiful, intricate paintings of British & Irish insects & their ecology. I was lucky to see some of his first editions studies at @_NaturalHistory London. Read about him https://t.co/Ctbhegsqh6

Window views and window sills can create beautiful compositions....And inspire much art. “New Garden”, Anastasia Dukhanina, another beautiful view by an unknown artist, Medieval Tapestry, https://t.co/37Tx71Y9jm , another beautiful view painted by Marcel Dyf... #MHHSBD