Bees, those tiny but mighty creatures, have long captivated the hearts of artists and nature enthusiasts. Their essential role as pollinators and incredible diversity have made them a timeless source of inspiration.
In May 2023, I had the pleasure of working on a special commission involving portraying a captivating collection of selected Irish pollinators, including bees, flies, and one majestic moth.
My intricate wildlife drawings include:
- Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva)
- Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum)
- Red-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius)
- Common Carder Bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum)
- Large Carder Bumblebee (Bombus muscorum)
- Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum)
- Ashy Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria)
- Marsham's Nomad Bee (Nomada marshamella)
- Brown-footed Leaf-cutter Bee (Megachile versicolor)
- Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis)
- Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium manicatum)
- Hairy-footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes)
- Pied Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri)
- Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)
- White-jawed Yellow-face Bee (Hylaeus confusus)
- Tiger Moth (Arctia caja)
Each of these pollinators holds a unique place in Ireland's rich biodiversity, and my artwork aims to showcase their incredible beauty and contribution to our natural world.
Are you a fan of bees and bee art? Have a look at my other bee drawings here and here.
Please get in touch if you or your organisation would like to commission a similar artwork.
