Cicada process things

It's been a busy time getting things ready for my next solo show in April. Here's a couple of shots of new work, promo stuff and how I shape my doodles and daydreams into fully formed things. I'm still not sure what they become when they fledge.

A route map

a potential direction, a thinking space, a place to let go. A mind map from my sketchbook of collected, random entomology and ornithology things.

Entomology sketchbook pages

Pages from my most recent sketchbook 17/18 of entomology specimens. All of these are precious in some way, all collected and imagined in some way using a variety of inks and coloured layers. 

Feather drawing sketchbook pages

Some feather drawings exploring form and shape using a variety of media. I always love exploring, collecting feather treasure and then concentrating on their mix of strength and fragility.

Cicada sketchbook drawings.

Cicada studies, sketchbook pages, doodles scribbles completed at the NHM Oxford, England and from my own specimens.