Author: Karen

Other Critters

Other Critters

In the course of drawing the lives of insects, I’ve occasionally included critters like birds and squirrels, or even invited a human to join the cast of characters. Right now I’m trying to draw a credible cow butt for a dung beetle drawing and am…

Beekeepers’ Conventions

Beekeepers’ Conventions

Since my first attempt at a bee-related drawing “Overload,” didn’t please me, I tried again. I grabbed a piece of copy paper, pulled out the grade school colored pencils that I had in an old art box, and started doodling.   Keep in mind, I…

Overload

Overload

“Overload” was my first drawing related to the world of insects. At the time, my husband was a fairly new beekeeper, and he was looking for something to donate to the auction at his first beekeeper’s convention. For some reason – who knows why –…

What if insects are like us? Wait, aren’t they?

What if insects are like us? Wait, aren’t they?

I just recently read a blog written by a friend, who revealed that she’s terrified of insects. I did not know that – our friendship was confined to a community project – and her comment made me pause.   My friend probably doesn’t know that…