Notes from the studio
A closer look at color, craft, and the stories behind the art.
Choosing a mantis shrimp art print
Compare originals and reproductions, check print size and materials, and ask useful questions before ordering from an artist or marketplace.
Finding your mantis shrimp palette
Build a focused painting palette from a clear reference, using value, color accents, and small studies before adding detail.
Reading a historic scientific plate
Learn to distinguish a book, plate, figure, and digital scan, then check attribution and reuse terms before using a historical illustration.