I am an artist and scientific illustrator working in rural Northumberland (UK). I describe and explain the structures, shapes and textures of plants and animals and the space around them in two dimensions, with or without the use of colour. I am fascinated by complex forms, repeating patterns and spirals. I work in a range of media including watercolour, ink and coloured pencil, but always using many elements to build up the image. This could be many tiny dots of ink or many layers of transparent colour. I produce formal, technical scientific illustrations...more