Watercolor Cabinet of Curiosities

Beautiful oddities have fascinated humanity from the beginning of time. Dive into the occult and create breathtaking watercolor art with this stunning ode to bugs, butterflies and the mysteries of an antique collection. Learn how to capture the beauty and symmetry of winged wonders like the Death Hawk Moth, Blue Morpho Butterfly and Flower Chafer. Pair live specimens with preserved or petrified odds and ends like a Moth Dust Bottle, Antique Magnifying Glass or a Cat Skull to create the perfect memento mori still-life. Explore the wonderous world of creepy crawlies and build your watercolor skills with tutorials on the Hercules Beetle, Leaf Insect and Tarantula. For anyone interested in the obscure or slightly obscene, this guide is full of beginner-friendly tutorials taught by insect enthusiast and illustrator, Nassybah Touriño. With her expert guidance, readers will paint their way through a unique collection of beautiful insects and vintage stow-aways.