laurawilliams-illustrations:
Emperor Moth giclée prints can be found in my Etsy Shop.
All my Insect prints are embellished with gouache to highlight key elements, are limited edition and come with a certificate of authenticity.
The Emperor Moth is one of the largest moths to be found in the UK. The male (pictured) is the smaller of the two sexes and displays gorgeous warm colours of brown and orange compared to the grey-blue tones of the female. Although fairly common in Britain, I haven’t come across one myself and so wanted to honour a drawing to this species and hope others will fall in love with their regal splendor as much as I have.
This illustration is one of 8 pieces of work making up my new collection, ‘Insectarium’. This collection of entomological studies showcases a number of different insect species native to the UK and aims to shine a light on the increasing pressure their populations are under.
