Carpenter Bee (Xylocopa) Art Print

$10.00

Carpenter Bees can be(e) distinguished from Bumblebees by way of their shiny, hairless abdomens.  Carpenter Bees use their powerful jaws to chew out nests in soft wood, and can commonly be found in wooden swing sets and support structures for decks.  While incapable of stinging, males will eagerly defend their nest by hovering outside of it, aggressively headbutting rival males and other perceived threats.

As long as I’ve known Peter, he has adored insects, giving them the loving attention that Mary Oliver says is akin to devotion. On our first date, we spent the fourth of July at Storm King Art Center. He spent as much time low to the ground, looking for interesting bugs and telling me about their interesting attributes as he did getting to know me. HIs curiosity and gentleness around nature certainly left an impression on me. Now that we’re married, I’m proud to be a collaborator in putting his meditations on his favorite living creatures into other bug lovers’ homes.

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  • 4 x 6 in. (10 x 15 cm) prints are fine art prints. More details below.
  • All prints come unframed. For framing suggestions, please consult our Framing FAQ page.
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  • All items are shipped USPS first class in a clear, protective sleeve, sandwiched between cardboard in a rigid mailer.
  • Work is © Peter Cole / Ocelli illustrations. All rights reserved

  • Measures 4" x 6" (10 x 15 cm)
  • Reproductions of original artworks made using Micron pens and Dr. Ph. Martin’s Bombay india inks by the artist, Peter Cole / Ocelli illustrations
  • Open edition
  • Signed individually by the artist
  • 4x6 prints are printed by Vanessa Lee / resetreality on Moab Entrada Rag Bright 190 Paper using an Epson SureColor P400 with UltraChrome HG2 Ink Cartridges

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