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Orbital Jewels

Project type

Coloured Pencil Artwork

Date

July 2025

Location

Joshua Texas

**Orbital Jewels**

*Orbital Jewels* is a vivid and meticulously rendered exploration of the avian eye—nature’s most mesmerizing lens. This colored pencil series captures the strange, the brilliant, and the rare, focusing on the dazzling diversity found in the orbital rings, scleral hues, and subtle textures of birds’ eyes. Each drawing is both a study in anatomical specificity and an homage to nature’s design, where evolutionary function meets exquisite form. From iridescent rings to asymmetrical patterns, the work invites both aesthetic appreciation and scientific curiosity. Created for the discerning collector and the ornithological mind alike, *Orbital Jewels* is a celebration of sight—our own, and the birds’.

This collection of prints and original are available in my shop

A colored pencil illustration of a Double-crested Cormorant’s eye, shown in close-up detail. The iris features rich, layered shades of turquoise, emerald, and sea green, radiating outward from a black central pupil. A soft white highlight near the pupil adds depth and luminosity. The eye is outlined by a subtle, darker outer ring. Below the image, the bird's name “Double-crested Cormorant” and its scientific name Nannopterum auritum are printed in clean black text on a white background.

Alt Text Keywords Embedded: Double-crested Cormorant, Nannopterum auritum, bird eye illustration, green iris, colored pencil drawing, avian anatomy, wildlife art.

A colored pencil illustration of a Brandt’s Cormorant eye, shown in close-up. The iris is a luminous gradient of electric blue, radiating outward from a black central pupil. Subtle shading and radial striations give depth and texture, while a bright white highlight adds dimensionality. The outer edge is softly bordered with darker blue. Below the eye are the labels “Brandt’s Cormorant” and the scientific name Urile penicillatus, presented in clean black text on a white background.

A colored pencil illustration of a Reed Cormorant’s eye, rendered in vivid detail. The iris radiates in intense shades of crimson and magenta, creating a dramatic contrast with the solid black pupil at the center. Fine striations add texture and depth to the circular form. The eye is surrounded by a soft, dark outer rim. Beneath the illustration, the bird’s name “Reed Cormorant” and scientific name Microcarbo africanus are printed in simple black text on a white background.

A detailed colored pencil illustration of a Bank Cormorant’s eye, shown in close-up. The iris is a vivid gradient of fiery orange blending into bands of turquoise, green, and deep blue near the lower edge, encircled by a bold black ring. The central pupil is a solid black circle. Below the eye are the labels: “Bank Cormorant” and the scientific name Phalacrocorax neglectus, printed in clean, black text on a white background.

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