Destiny Henderson-Hudgins
@ecosystemengineers.bsky.social
I'm an improving Artist, Biologist, and Writer. I write about the future of humanity in the face of philosophical and environmental struggles.
Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/weareecosystemengineers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=19t43g
Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/weareecosystemengineers?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=19t43g
Today's post debuted a new illustration of mine and the process I used to make it. Next week is the article!
open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
August 13, 2025 at 6:54 PM
Today's post debuted a new illustration of mine and the process I used to make it. Next week is the article!
open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
Tansy Mustard Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum sisymbrii) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
August 9, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Tansy Mustard Sweat Bee (Lasioglossum sisymbrii) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
Sandhill Skipper (Polites sabuleti) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Sandhill Skipper (Polites sabuleti) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
Grey Buckeye (Junonia grisea) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 30, 2025 at 5:37 AM
Grey Buckeye (Junonia grisea) - 07.29.2025 - San Jose, CA
Bermudagrass Stem Maggot (Atherigona reversura) - 07.07.2025
July 29, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Bermudagrass Stem Maggot (Atherigona reversura) - 07.07.2025
Golden Buprestid Beetle (Buprestis aurulenta) - 06.01.2025 - Lassen, CA
July 24, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Golden Buprestid Beetle (Buprestis aurulenta) - 06.01.2025 - Lassen, CA
Urbane Digger Bee (Anthophora urbana) - 07.07.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 22, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Urbane Digger Bee (Anthophora urbana) - 07.07.2025 - San Jose, CA
Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) - 06.17.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 21, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Fiery Skipper (Hylephila phyleus) - 06.17.2025 - San Jose, CA
Ligated Furrow Bee (Halictus ligatus) - 07.18.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 20, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Ligated Furrow Bee (Halictus ligatus) - 07.18.2025 - San Jose, CA
Fine Stripped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon subtilior) - 07.19.2025 - San Jose, CA
July 19, 2025 at 7:17 PM
Fine Stripped Sweat Bee (Agapostemon subtilior) - 07.19.2025 - San Jose, CA
My collection of Scarlet Macaw photos from January 2023. I was doing research on spider and beetle biodiversity in Mastatal, Costa Rica with CSUMB.
The program I was apart of, LSAMP, was terminated by the NSF on May 2nd, 2025. It devastating that less students will have the opportunity I did.
The program I was apart of, LSAMP, was terminated by the NSF on May 2nd, 2025. It devastating that less students will have the opportunity I did.
June 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
My collection of Scarlet Macaw photos from January 2023. I was doing research on spider and beetle biodiversity in Mastatal, Costa Rica with CSUMB.
The program I was apart of, LSAMP, was terminated by the NSF on May 2nd, 2025. It devastating that less students will have the opportunity I did.
The program I was apart of, LSAMP, was terminated by the NSF on May 2nd, 2025. It devastating that less students will have the opportunity I did.
Added a new post to my Substack today! It's about my illustrations so far in my fake Scientific Illustration Class, including a new piece: This is Cedar Waxwing.
check out the rest here: open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
check out the rest here: open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
June 11, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Added a new post to my Substack today! It's about my illustrations so far in my fake Scientific Illustration Class, including a new piece: This is Cedar Waxwing.
check out the rest here: open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
check out the rest here: open.substack.com/pub/weareeco...
Recently learned about Newsome's asset test for disabled Californians on Medi-Cal. I've decided to read the budget and the first thing I see is a generative AI image. Doesn't sit right. I'd never really paid attention to our governor in all honesty. A mistake I'm stopping today.
#medical #fuckai
#medical #fuckai
June 3, 2025 at 1:51 PM
I was just thinkin' of the next logical set for the Coelacanth
#creaturedesign
#creaturedesign
May 21, 2025 at 4:39 AM
I was just thinkin' of the next logical set for the Coelacanth
#creaturedesign
#creaturedesign
There was a beautiful Zebra Jumping spider on my windowsill. I just wish I had a better Macro lens!
May 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
There was a beautiful Zebra Jumping spider on my windowsill. I just wish I had a better Macro lens!
An oldie, but a goodie. This is a poster I design for a local XR meetup. I had a lot of fun with this Thylacine illustration. I'm not sure if I exactly have a personal style yet. I have too much fun trying out new styles all the time!
May 12, 2025 at 9:15 PM
An oldie, but a goodie. This is a poster I design for a local XR meetup. I had a lot of fun with this Thylacine illustration. I'm not sure if I exactly have a personal style yet. I have too much fun trying out new styles all the time!
Trying to teach myself scientific illustration. Here is a bovine study! I feel like I'm still working on my patience.
April 22, 2025 at 6:48 AM
Trying to teach myself scientific illustration. Here is a bovine study! I feel like I'm still working on my patience.
My posture sucks and my hands are cramping, but I was inspired to draw and that doesn't happen often.
Had to do it.
#greekstatue #illustration #fantasy
Had to do it.
#greekstatue #illustration #fantasy
April 16, 2025 at 5:29 AM
My posture sucks and my hands are cramping, but I was inspired to draw and that doesn't happen often.
Had to do it.
#greekstatue #illustration #fantasy
Had to do it.
#greekstatue #illustration #fantasy
ITS NOT A BEE I SWEAR!
March 10, 2025 at 3:50 AM
ITS NOT A BEE I SWEAR!
At the Stand Up for Science Protest in SF!
March 9, 2025 at 1:56 PM
At the Stand Up for Science Protest in SF!
February 23, 2025 at 10:26 PM
For the SR Turtle Island Instagram, I did the portraits of these three indigenous scientists: Robin Wall Kimmerer, Elizabeth James-Perry, and Jessica Hernandez. All are doing amazing work in helping the environment and I'm proud to have drawn them!
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December 16, 2024 at 5:54 PM
For the SR Turtle Island Instagram, I did the portraits of these three indigenous scientists: Robin Wall Kimmerer, Elizabeth James-Perry, and Jessica Hernandez. All are doing amazing work in helping the environment and I'm proud to have drawn them!
www.instagram.com/share/p/BAMd...
www.instagram.com/share/p/BAMd...
He is ready for bread
December 11, 2024 at 2:00 AM
He is ready for bread
My First Blue Sky Post! I didn't know what to start with so here is a Golden Buprestid Beetle that I'm using as my profile picture.
Picture taken in Lassen, CA
Picture taken in Lassen, CA
December 9, 2024 at 8:59 PM
My First Blue Sky Post! I didn't know what to start with so here is a Golden Buprestid Beetle that I'm using as my profile picture.
Picture taken in Lassen, CA
Picture taken in Lassen, CA