Rusty Patched Bumble Bee 8"x10" Print
Illustration of a female Rusty Patched Bumble Bee (Bombus affinis). Print created from my original colored pencil drawing and printed on fine art paper. In keeping with my recent theme of adding more kindness and friendliness into the world, this "affable" (named) bee seemed like the next logical progression.
Rusty Patched Bumble Bees are an endangered species. Their range has declined somewhere around 87% since the 90s (or the "late 1900s" for all you younguns out there). I was lucky enough to have at least one visit the meadow we installed in the front yard in 2020, but sadly have not seen any here on my property since. Rusty Patched Bumble Bees are generalists and enjoy a variety of flowers, so if you have a nice selection of various native plants, and you live in their range, maybe you, too, will be lucky. (The ones in my yard were visiting purple coneflowers each time.)
The standard 8"x10" size is easily matted into an 11"x14" mat and frame. A great size for any room! (Frame is not included, shown for proportion and inspiration only.)
The print comes to you in a compostable protective plastic sleeve with a hard backing and is signed by me. My 8"x10" prints will arrive on paper larger than 8"x10" to add some "wiggle-room" if you are putting the print under a mat. The print can be trimmed down to fit without a mat into an 8"x10" frame.
Additional Info
Please note:
-Watermarks are not printed on the actual prints. They are for protection purposes for my website only.-Prints do not come framed, but frames and mats are often shown for demonstration or inspiration purposes. Most originals do come framed unless otherwise specified.
-Prints may take from 3-5 days to ship, Most times I print the orders as I receive them and I like them to dry for 24 hours before I bag and ship them. Thanks for your patience.
-Orders typically ship USPS First Class.