Earlier this year I was commissioned by entomologist and insect photographer Morgan Jackson of Biodiversity in Focus to contribute to a soon-to-be-published, honest-to-gosh dead-tree book about jewel beetles here in Ontario, Canada. The result? My first series of scientific illustrations, instead of the off-kilter, surreal science paintings I'm known for.
Today: The Exhibit
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Time to have a look at all of the final versions of the beetles. And a hearty thank you to Morgan Jackson for asking me to take on this project and being so supportive during the process!
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| Agrilaxia © Glendon Mellow - Prints available |
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| Mastogenius © Glendon Mellow - Prints available |
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| Paragrilus © Glendon Mellow - Prints available |
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| Spectralia © Glendon Mellow - Prints available |
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| Texania © Glendon Mellow - Prints available |
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| Trachys © Glendon Mellow - Prints available |
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| Xenorhipis © Glendon Mellow - Prints available |
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There are also many other variations of these images available as mounted and framed prints, posters, and even an iPhone case in my online store. Stickers coming soon!
Thanks for crawling along with Beetle Week!
Day 1: The Challenge of Scientific Illustration
Day 2: Painting Bugs with ArtRage Studio Pro
Day 3: Being a Freelancing Dad
Day 4: Animated Painting of Trachys
Day 5: The Exhibit
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