John Pusateri

I can't believe I haven't posted the work of John Pusateri before! He makes beautiful images of dead birds (lithographs, drawings, and photographs) and of insects and animals and people. His sense of light and color are astounding.

idlethumbs illustration on flickr

I really connect with and am inspired by these lovely scientific illustrations by idlethumbs on flickr, discovered via the scientific illustration tumblr.

Aino-Maija Metsola

Here's some of the vibrant and luscious illustration and watercolor work of Aino-Maija Metsola to brighten up your Friday!

I originally learned of Aino-Maija Metsola's work via Pikaland.

Louise Richardson

I'm in love with Louise Richardson's shoes, clothes, butterflies, books, fiber art, and paper works. Wonderful combination of materials and content. See more on her flickr.

I originally discovered her work via Ullabenulla.

Julia Manning

Love, love, love these prints by Julia Manning! Animals, birds, fantastic colors, wonderful shapes. Mmm, and the rich golden yellow she favors is positively yummy.

Discovered via A Polar Bear's Tale.

expressive watercolor animals by Brian Wildesmith, Mirko Hanák, and Janusz Grabianski

The birds immediately above and below are by Brian Wildesmith, the first bunny is by Mirko Hanák, and the fox and the second bunny are by Janusz Grabianski.

I found all of these images on art.crazed's flickr.

Carrie Marrill

Wonderful paintings, gouache, and watercolor work from Carrie Marrill. I love all of her subject matter: animals, birds, strange scenes with cross-sections, plants, mushrooms, things on white backgrounds. She has such a lovely and diverse body of work, it was hard to choose what to post. Check out her website for sure.

I originally learned about Carrie Marrill via but does it float.

Sam Wolfe Connelly

Some lovely illustration work by Sam Wolfe Connelly.

More on my tumblr.