Nature and Junk
Fetal Pig
(in Space)
Because that’s where every fetal pig really wants to be.
Seagulls
This is a painting I did based on a photo taken by Sophie Buttress. She is a fantastic photographer!!!
Bromeliad
Normally I don’t paint plants. But Alison had done a color pencil sketch of a bromeliad that I thought looked really cool. So I did one too.
Horn Shells
After like, the fifth shell in this one, I was ready to shoot myself in the face. Seriously- this thing took freaking forever. I gave my dad the original, but if you’d like a giclee (professional copy) on a 2 x 2′ canvas, I can order you one for $200. It looks really nice framed.
Rhinoceros Beetle
This is acrylic and pen. I gave this to Audrey.
Organizational complexity
This is a figure I drew for a review article I co-wrote with Bill (if you’d like a closer look, download the Castanea article on my Publications page).
Donny Boy
This is an 8 x 10″ copper etching I did last year. I have LOTS of prints if you would like to buy one. They range in price from $25 – $150, depending on quality of the print. Let me know if you’re interested. They make great gifts.
Plant Blindness
This watercolor illustrates how people tend to overlook the beauty of plants for animals– even dull and ugly animals.