Rashid Cornish - Metamorphosis

 

Nombre y apellidos: Rashid Cornish

País: United States

Web: https://www.artofcornish.com/

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Título de la obra: Metamorphosis

Especie o elemento: Eastern Black Swallowtail Caterpillar or Papilio-Polyxenes

Categoría: Ilustración naturalista

Técnicas utilizadas: Carbon Pencil and White Charcoal Pencil Drawing on Grey Paper

Inteligencia artificial: No.

Tamaño: 43.18 centimeters by 50.165 centimeters

Año de creación: 2024

Descripción: This drawing of an Eastern Black Swallowtail caterpillar is driven by my scientific curiosity and artistic fascination.
Scientifically, it captures intricate anatomical details—its segmented body, black bands, and spots offer a valuable visual study of its morphology. The depiction of feeding behavior provides insight into its ecological role as a herbivore. Artistically, the interplay of light and shadow enhances depth, while the delicate textures of the caterpillar's skin and surrounding foliage create a lifelike composition. The contrast between the caterpillar's bold pattern and the soft petals adds visual harmony, making the drawing not only an educational tool but also a stunning work of natural artistry.