Maratus australis tea but close enough to see

but close enough to see its elegant stride as it cautiously winded its way through fields of green — illustrated here with coast live oak

but not this one

There is something in their harmony and silent strength

There are roughly 113 species of peacock spider currently known to science

This common loon illustration began as a commission from a friend with a cabin in Maine

Maratus australis tea but close enough to seeMaratus australis can be found dancing along the south coast of Western Australia. Its vibrant blues and golds creating tiny flashes amid the native vegetation. There are roughly 113 species of peacock spider currently known to science, each with their own distinctive patterns, dances, and patches of habitat in Australia. Original painting. Oil on 8 x 8 inch birch panel. 1 5 8 inch deep