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A mandala of butterflies in soft lilac hues and mosaic patterns in a large display case — #insects #butterflies #morpho #hoplia #notredame #coleoptera #jewelbeetle #ornithopterapriamus #bugs #butterflies #butterfly #taxidermy #bupestridae #be
This custom butterfly dome is one of my ultimate favorites. The curve of the branch gives the butterflies such a sense of movement. Each one holding its own while also part of the mix. I am so grateful to @ttonytt for including my work in his insanel
Velvety purples, lilacs, and fiery oranges come together effortlessly in this butterfly shadow box composition. — #ButterflyArt #NaturalHistoryArt #EntomologyArt #ButterflyCollection #NatureInArt #InsectArt #CabinetOfCuriosities #ShadowBoxArt
A few new specimens that I haven’t used before in this constellation of beetles. Pinned on a linen canvas backing. #coleoptera #insects #harlequin #jewelbeetle #goliathus #chrysinaresplendens #polybothris #kaleidoscope #bugs #butterfly #taxide
A 19th century glass dome filled with Malagasy sunset moths, dotted glories and swallowtails. I ended up pinning all three butterflies on the “verso”, meaning with their underside showing. The swallowtail are a sparkly green and turquoise
An imposing tribute to the universe of beetles. This is one of the largest display cases I have made and hosts nearly 90 of the world’s most beautiful insects - some of which I found in private collections from nearly 30 years ago, and which ha
Three emerald green Priamus butterflies rest on a contorted hazel branch, surrounded by a flurry of warm yellow, burnt orange, and polka-dotted wings. Encased in a 19th-century mouthblown dome, this diorama is a balance between color, pattern and mov
Scroll right to zoom in on this small but sweet composition now @wentworthbygbs in Charleston: a longhorn beetle with its long and fragile antennas spread tall, unfurling into a spray of butterflies and metallic beetles - like a bud vase filed with w
Putting a spotlight on the great Harlequin beetle: a long-legged, long-horned, beautifully patterned beetle from South America, and setting it center stage among other shimmering friends of all sizes and colors. — #coleoptera #insects #harleq
A burst of color to liven up a cloudy day in NYC. Teal damselflies, scarlet lanternflies and jewel beetles in emerald green and azure blue. — #coleoptera #insects #butterflies #jewelbeetle #goliathus #chrysinaresplendens #polybothris #kaleido