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This diagram of the internal anatomy of a spider is inspired from one published in 1912 by entomologist (and arachnologist I guess) John Comstock. It's probably weird to think of organ systems as beautiful, but the intricate and elaborate structures are so incredible I think they really deserve that adjective.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1869853783/spider-internal-anatomy-wall-art/

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I started making these bags because this is a really important issue to me. Trans people deserve equal rights and sovereignty over their bodies.

I considered a lot of different slogans but decided to go with ‘Protect Trans People’ because it cuts right to the chase.

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Love is in the details

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Shot in the anatomically correct heart

I made a totebag perfect for broken dreams 😭. Dog approved!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/1865832375/shot-in-the-anatomical-heart-tote-bag/

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Virgin tiger moth

Apantesis virgo

I’m so happy about how this virgin tiger moth turned out. The red layer under the cream layer gives the art a bit of a glitchy appearance, which is something I definitely need to experiment with more.

I've actually got this above my bed, it's so pretty, but it's also available on my etsy.

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Atlantic Sea Nettle

Schloop schloop schloop

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my crane wife

It's a bird! It's a card! It's a art! It's on my etsy!

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Sweat bee (I made this so long ago I can't remember the species)

Shiny, shiny bees

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Mourning Cloak Butterfly

The gothiest of the butterflies

Available on my etsy

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Apple still life

#tbt - figuring out how to make the highlights on these apples with layered paper was really fun! And I love how crisp the apples turned out, looking like you can just bite right into them.

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Went a little insane with my new cricut and made all these paper flowers. What am I going to do with them?!?!?

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Red-Spotted Purple

I miss how often I saw these beautiful red-spotted purple butterflies when I was living in Alabama! Not a lot of attention is giving to the underside of butterfly wings, but they’re often just as beautiful as the top.

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Manta ray paper cut

Kinda got obsessed with manta rays at the Atlanta aquarium

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Celebration