A watercolor male stag beetle, brought to life with rich crimson and soft gray tones. I love drawing beetles–their textures and colors are like tiny sculptures in nature. Painted mostly with Aquash brushes and finished with a little white gouache highlights. #sciart #insects #artyear

Realistic watercolor painting of a male stag beetle with rich red mandibles and black body, shown in a sketchbook held above a watercolor palette.