Bees, those tiny but mighty creatures, have long captivated the hearts of artists and nature enthusiasts. Their essential role as pollinators and incredible diversity have made them a timeless source of inspiration.
In May 2023, I had the pleasure of working on a special commission involving portraying a captivating collection of selected Irish pollinators, including bees, flies, and one majestic moth.
My intricate bee drawings include:
- Tawny Mining Bee (Andrena fulva)
- Early Bumblebee (Bombus pratorum)
- Red-tailed Bumblebee (Bombus lapidarius)
- Common Carder Bumblebee (Bombus pascuorum)
- Large Carder Bumblebee (Bombus muscorum)
- Tree Bumblebee (Bombus hypnorum)
- Ashy Mining Bee (Andrena cineraria)
- Marsham's Nomad Bee (Nomada marshamella)
- Brown-footed Leaf-cutter Bee (Megachile versicolor)
- Red Mason Bee (Osmia bicornis)
- Wool Carder Bee (Anthidium manicatum)
- Hairy-footed Flower Bee (Anthophora plumipes)
- Pied Hoverfly (Scaeva pyrastri)
- Marmalade Hoverfly (Episyrphus balteatus)
- White-jawed Yellow-face Bee (Hylaeus confusus)
- Tiger Moth (Arctia caja)
Each of these pollinators holds a unique place in Ireland's rich biodiversity, and my artwork aims to showcase their incredible beauty and contribution to our natural world.
Are you a fan of bees and bee art? Have a look at my other bee drawings here and here. You can also order an A4 or A3 calendar featuring some of the drawings below.
Please get in touch if you or your organisation would like to commission a similar artwork.
