Cath Hodsman
Today I share the work of Wildlife and natural history artist Cath Hodsman.
&#;The work I produce using my microscopes gives me the unique opportunity to show this detail. I can bring the invisible world into the visible world. Understanding and appreciating insects is
like entering a secret club - exciting and special,&#; "&#;They feed the rest of the food chain; they pollinate our food and flowers; they fertilise our soil; they even take part in cleansing our water.
A world without insects would simply mean no world,&#; Cath Hodsman
My name is Cath Hodsman, and I am a Cotswolds-based entomological (insects) artist, illustrator, teacher and conservationist who specialises in painting, sketching and studying insects. The raison d’etre behind my art is to achieve % anatomical accuracy in every artistic study I produce. I believe this is the best and most fulfilling way to connect, value and ultimately protect insects &#; I want more folks to hug-a-bug!
My path to becoming a full-time artist took 38 years. As a child, I was always interested in the natural world (something that came from my Dad), particularly insects and was also arty. When my youngest child was old enough to walk to school on her own, I decided to combine the two passions and go full-time as a freelance artist but also to include a vital add-on to my work. To make the main thrust of my art the conservation of insects.
Apart from producing something pleasing to the eye, the raison d’etre behind every painting I create is to educate, disseminate and celebrate insects&#; beauty, intricacy, colour and ecological importance.
As a conservation artist, my aim is to help folks overcome their fear of insects through creative
Friday 7th November &#; 10 a.m &#; 4 p.m. &#;Studying and Painting Butterflies and Moths&#;. Another fascinating project run in conjunction with the Society of Biology. This course is a unique opportunity to study and then paint, fascinating specimens of various butterflies and moths. The course will make use of high-powered microscopes and beautiful specimens, in order to produce an intricate and beautiful painting&#;&#;to register, click here. ?event_id=
Saturday November 8th &#; 10 a.m &#; p.m.- University of Bristol, Botanic Gardens, &#;Butterflies, Beetles & Bees&#; painting workshop. This watercolour painting workshop is for beginners and for those who love insects and want to find out more about their fascinating anatomy, and diversity of colour and form&#; short, it is designed to celebrate their hidde
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For a comprehensive look at my art work, please visit my website
There, you will find several Galleries showcasing my art. Click on any image to see details of the painting or print on my website. For prices look on the relevant Gallery on the website. Choose from either Insect/Mammal/Bird/Botanical/Greetings Cards/Commissions Galleries on the website.
I have posted a few images here, to give you a flavour of my style and approach to wildlife and natural-history art
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