Bees Machines

Description

This intricate illustration contrasts nature and technology, weaving together detailed mechanical components and delicate sunflowers within a yin-yang shape. The vivid presence of bees introduces a subtle warmth, highlighting the tension and harmony between organic life and artificial constructs. The piece invites reflection on balance and coexistence, making it a thought-provoking addition to any space.

Artist

I blend intricate line work with surreal, mechanical, and natural elements to explore themes of transformation, disconnection, loss, trauma and mental health. My art has layered narratives where science, fantasy, and reality intertwine in detailed, thought-provoking compositions.

billy nutmeg

How it was made

Type: Traditional
Medium: Pen and ink drawing with watercolor
Technique: Detailed line drawing with ink, selective watercolor application for bees
Sub-medium: Ink and watercolor on paper
Aspect ratio: 4082:2893
Pixel dimensions: 4082 × 2893 px