Odontolabis lacordairei by Nathan Jelbert

Beetle small
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I agree with you re their display but this is a good painting of its detail

Excellent work, Nathan

Posted by Carol . on Sat 06 Jun 11:54:39

First class work. I haven’t seen a stag beetle in the wild for many a year.

I find these very attractive, beautiful painting. Wish I could spot one I have decaying logs piled in the garden, I’m hopeful.

As ever folks, thank you for all your comments 😀

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06/06/2026
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More close up work. Not necessarily a fan of impaling insects with pins for display purposes, but I've always been fascinated with seeing these creatures up close and isolated onto a plain background.

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Nathan Jelbert

I thought it about time that I updated my biography. Things have changed from the last time I wrote a profile in that I no longer pour over books about old masters and I don't spend too much time learning techniques like I used to on Youtube or somewhere. Not because I think I've learnt enough (I…

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