This copy (one of two in the Spencer Library—the other belonged to Thomas Hearne) bears the bookplate of one of the original subscribers, James Bertie, Esq., of Stanwell. The library acquired it from John Bryson, librarian of Balliol College, Oxford,…
I created this image for an online contest around the theme portal of chaos. I was also trying a new mix of traditional and digital art, and I really loved the results.
While visiting the natural history museum this porcupine caught my attention. The frontal view and white-tipped quills made creating the silhouette with dark charcoal an interesting challenge.