Butterfly thoughts
I recently read the excellent book The Language of Butterflies by Wendy Williams. It was a fascinating read about the natural history and cultural importance of butterflies, with a section devoted to the migration of monarch butterflies in North America. There’s also...
Not a straight path: my journey to becoming a science illustrator and nature artist
Like many artists, I was the sort of kid who loved to draw all the time. I was scolded more than once for daydreaming or drawing when I should have been paying attention in class. I also was interested in the natural world around me, wanting to know the names of...
Art isn’t finished until it’s shared
A couple of years ago, I was visiting a gallery where local artist Marcia Perry was showing her paintings and ceramic pieces. In addition to being an artist, Marcia cofounded Youth Arts Collective in Monterey with her wife and fellow artist Meg Biddle, and we talked...
