Matt Stansberry and I went in search of rattlesnakes with a few guides for the next Belt magazine column. Geared up in thick boots and gator protectors, we hiked through woods, fields, and swampy areas in search of Eastern Massasauga Rattlesnakes. We turned up two rattlesnakes as well as a few garters and a brown snake.
For anyone keeping up with the monthly nature essays I’ve been illustrating for Belt Magazine, we are releasing limited prints and a collection of the essays from the past 6 months in print form called Redhorse: The Rustbelt Bestiary. You can find more information and purchase options here- http://www.beltmag.bigcartel.com
In related news, a new essay by Matt Stansberry is up today about big predators making a comeback! You can check it out here.
A couple new illustrations for Matt Stansberry and my monthly Belt Magazine articles. You can read the whole article here.
A few photos from a morning on the Grand River.
“It’s not just that the bats are dying. They are dying horribly.” New article illustrations for Belt Magazine about the decline of the bat population written by Matt Stansberry.
http://beltmag.com/life-without-bats/
Two new illustrations for Belt Magazine on how the Geauga Park District is being handled. Written by Matt Stansberry. Check the full article out at this link.http://beltmag.com/natural-disaster-probate-judge-tim-grendell-wreaking-havoc-geauga-park-district/
Headed up to Brandywine Falls to grab some photos. The colors of the leaves are just gorgeous. I took the photos below into photoshop and used the eye drop tool to grab some of the colors and make a future color reference chart (see below).
