New show alert! Happy to announce 4 pieces were accepted into What’s Up? Magazine’s 15th exhibition, “Into the Garden,” in partnership with the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Md.
Works juried into the show include: Observed: Fork-tailed Katydid (featured), Observed: Orchard Orbweaver, Beneficial Bugs: Praying Mantis, and Observe: Ants—Accidental Planters
Observed: Fork-tailed Bush Katydid, Pastel on paper, 9”x11.5”. © 2021 Jen Sheckels
Observe: Anthill Activity color concept study, mixed media, © 2018 Jen Sheckels
Happy Earth Day 2018 everyone! I know it's been a while since I posted new work, so this seems like a great opportunity to share a bit of my book concept, Observe.
After taking interest in natural history illustration and really taking a closer look at the world around me, I developed a fascination with insects. Combining this with an interest in wordless picture books, I've been developing this project over the last few months.
Observe: Ants—Accidental Planters color concept study, mixed media, © 2018 Jen Sheckels
So, in honor of #EarthDay18, here are a two studies for the spread featuring ants—enjoy!
