‘The Fab Three’ is a series of monochromatic underpaintings with glazes. The paintings celebrates beetles, an often-overlooked yet vital member of our planet’s ecosystems. Each painting begins with an underpainting rendered in rich burnt umber. This subtractive technique using a single earthy hue enabled me to deeply explore the intricate textures of the beetles exoskeletons […]
‘The Fab Three’. At the heart of the third painting in the series lies a monochromatic underpainting of a magnificent Jewel Beetle, rendered with exquisite detail. Each curve and facet of its iridescent shell, every delicate antenna, is brought to life through a rich tapestry of single colour tones. But the narrative truly unfolds with […]
The Fab Three, The second painting in the series of the Fab Three, begins with a burnt umber monochromatic underpainting, establishes a robust and earthy foundation for the cucumber beetle. This layer imbues the creature with a suprising gravitas and presence, far removed from a simple pest. It hints at the beetles connection to the […]
