Murals
Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center Mural
My largest production to date; this mural is 76 feet in length and 10 feet high, and covers four habitats and 180 species. Produced for the Apalachicola National Estuarine Research Reserve Visitor Center in Apalachicola, FL., it was created through a combination of my own photography, original watercolor paintings, and Adobe Photoshop.
The mural is a continuum; because of its size, I have divided it by habitat into two separate, two-part entries: The Gulf of Mexico and Barrier Islands, and Apalachicola Bay and Inland Area including the Apalachicola River.
The Gulf of Mexico and Barrier Islands
Apalachicola Bay and Inland Area including the Apalachicola River
Penguins of the World Mural
This mural represents all the current penguin species worldwide and has been produced at actual penguin size, meaning that the Emperor Penguin is four feet tall! I was in contact with some of the top penguin researchers to incorporate the most recent penguin size data, so the poster/mural represents the most current research - so is great for educating people from laymen to experts.
Big Bang, part one
Creation of the universe from a single point; subatomic particles; hydrogen and helium clouds collect; galaxies develop; focus on Milky Way; our sun and planets form.
Mural created for the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences.
Big Bang, part two
Our solar system; proto Earth; molten rock cools; Earth's crust forms; eas and continents form; amino acids and proteins form; DNA; first cells appear.
Mural created for the North Carolina State Museum of Natural Sciences. This mural was created as a watercolor and gouache painting; the final exhibit piece measures 47 feet in length.
Mountains to the Sea Exhibit, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences
These large-scale paintings were done as part of the geology series depicting the flow of water from the mountains to the sea.
Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge
This is actually two murals of the same scene: the day version, seen on the wall outside the "Night Alcove", and the night version (within the Night Alcove). The night version is viewable by clicking on this image, and features "spotlights" which accentuate the night shine of animals' eyes: Barred Owl, Coyote, Wood Frogs, Bobcat, Screech Owl, and deer in the distance. These murals measure 7 feet by 10 feet and were created digitally.
Plum Island Transsect
A diagrammatic cross-section starting at the ocean, progressing through beach, primary and secondary dunes, scrub/thicket, freshwater marsh, and salt water marsh. This mural was an early one and was created traditionally, with acrylic paints.
Indo-Pacific Coral Reef
Clown Triggerfish, Orangestriped Triggerfish, Raccoon Butterflyfish, Ornate Butterflyfish, Yellowback Anthias, Squarespot Anthias, Manta Ray, Dolphin, Powder Blue Surgeonfish, Ribbon Moray, Snowflake Moray, White-tip Reef Shark, etc.
Southeastern Estuary
Wood Stork, cormorant, sea turtle, shrimp, sturgeon, Blue Crab, Redfish, flounder, eagle, etc. amidst marshy grasslands and the tidal marsh.
Intertidal Zone
Tide zones of a rocky shore: spray, high tide, mid-tide, and low tide zones. Species common on the west coast may include barnacles, Green Algae, Periwinkle Snails, Shore Crabs, Hermit Crabs, Limpets, Sea Anemones, Rockweed, sea stars, sea urchins, Laminaria, , Surf Grass, Abalone, and Sea Palms.
Pacific Kelp Forest Food Web
Plankton, Pollock, Humpback Whale, California Sea Lions, Red Snapper, Sea Otter, Purple Sea Urchins, Giant Kelp, etc.
Ocean Zones
Marine ecosystems are classified according to depth and distance from shore
Zones in the open ocean include the pelagic zone, abyssal zone, and benthic zone, while producers such as seaweed and plankton are found close to shore in the photic zone.
Pond Zones
plankton, algae, Green Frog, Painted Turtle, minnows, Pumpkinseed Sunfish, Water Beetle, mussels, crayfish, Largemouth Bass, etc.
Coral Reef and Levels of Organization
Illustration depicting the concepts of the Levels of Organization: from the individual to the individual's population, to its biological community, ecosystem, biome and finally biosphere.
Animals include Manta Ray, Ridley Sea Turtle, Foureye Butterflyfish, Giant Grouper, Queen Triggerfish, French Grunt, Longspine Squirrelfish, corals, sponges, etc.
Northeast Saltmarsh Food Web
Food web of a New England salt marsh; some species depicted are Little Green Heron, Great Blue Heron, Belted Kingfisher, Osprey, Sharp-Tailed Sparrow, phytoplankton, zooplankton, Surf Clam, Horseshoe Crab, American Eel, Fiddler Crabs, Willet, Raccoon, Red Fox, Ribbed Mussels, Canada Geese, Marsh Hawk, Silversides, Seaside Lavender, Saltmarsh Cordgrass, Beach Grass, etc.
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