Harris Illustration
@harrisillustration.bsky.social
Gimuy (Cairns) based artist.
Birds, fishes, and other critters.
Birds, fishes, and other critters.
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Hi there! 👋 I’m Matt, an illustrator from Gimuy (Cairns). My work is focused on highlighting the incredible fauna and flora of what is now known as Far North Queensland.
#sciart #naturalhistoryart #tropics #fnq
#sciart #naturalhistoryart #tropics #fnq
#SciArtSeptember Day 22: Fellowship
Obviously going to be a Lord of the Rings take on this prompt for me. The emperor gum moth was the species that Gandalf speaks to in the film, calling Gwaihir to his rescue from Orthanc.
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Obviously going to be a Lord of the Rings take on this prompt for me. The emperor gum moth was the species that Gandalf speaks to in the film, calling Gwaihir to his rescue from Orthanc.
#sciart
September 22, 2025 at 11:53 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 22: Fellowship
Obviously going to be a Lord of the Rings take on this prompt for me. The emperor gum moth was the species that Gandalf speaks to in the film, calling Gwaihir to his rescue from Orthanc.
#sciart
Obviously going to be a Lord of the Rings take on this prompt for me. The emperor gum moth was the species that Gandalf speaks to in the film, calling Gwaihir to his rescue from Orthanc.
#sciart
#SciArtSeptember Day 18: Depths
Sketch of an Australian sea lion. These guys dive surprisingly deep in search of food, with bulls reaching depths of 150m - one sea lion was even recorded at 250m!
#sealbay #sealion #sciart #marinelife
Sketch of an Australian sea lion. These guys dive surprisingly deep in search of food, with bulls reaching depths of 150m - one sea lion was even recorded at 250m!
#sealbay #sealion #sciart #marinelife
September 18, 2025 at 11:08 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 18: Depths
Sketch of an Australian sea lion. These guys dive surprisingly deep in search of food, with bulls reaching depths of 150m - one sea lion was even recorded at 250m!
#sealbay #sealion #sciart #marinelife
Sketch of an Australian sea lion. These guys dive surprisingly deep in search of food, with bulls reaching depths of 150m - one sea lion was even recorded at 250m!
#sealbay #sealion #sciart #marinelife
#SciArtSeptember Day 17: Trawl
Sketches of yellowfin tuna.
Look I'll be honest this is really troll, as in trolling with lures or bait behind a boat, rather than trawl. Back on to the actual prompts tomorrow 🤞
#SciArt #FishArt #MarineLife
Sketches of yellowfin tuna.
Look I'll be honest this is really troll, as in trolling with lures or bait behind a boat, rather than trawl. Back on to the actual prompts tomorrow 🤞
#SciArt #FishArt #MarineLife
September 17, 2025 at 10:41 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 17: Trawl
Sketches of yellowfin tuna.
Look I'll be honest this is really troll, as in trolling with lures or bait behind a boat, rather than trawl. Back on to the actual prompts tomorrow 🤞
#SciArt #FishArt #MarineLife
Sketches of yellowfin tuna.
Look I'll be honest this is really troll, as in trolling with lures or bait behind a boat, rather than trawl. Back on to the actual prompts tomorrow 🤞
#SciArt #FishArt #MarineLife
Reposted by Harris Illustration
broken grasp • 11”x14” • gouache & watercolor on paper
September 16, 2025 at 10:38 PM
broken grasp • 11”x14” • gouache & watercolor on paper
#SciArtSeptember Day 16: Rift
Quick sketch of the Casper octopus, an as yet undescribed species first recorded in deep water off the coast of Hawaiʻi by Schmidt Ocean Institute oceanographers.
#sciart #oceanart #octopus
Quick sketch of the Casper octopus, an as yet undescribed species first recorded in deep water off the coast of Hawaiʻi by Schmidt Ocean Institute oceanographers.
#sciart #oceanart #octopus
September 16, 2025 at 11:58 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 16: Rift
Quick sketch of the Casper octopus, an as yet undescribed species first recorded in deep water off the coast of Hawaiʻi by Schmidt Ocean Institute oceanographers.
#sciart #oceanart #octopus
Quick sketch of the Casper octopus, an as yet undescribed species first recorded in deep water off the coast of Hawaiʻi by Schmidt Ocean Institute oceanographers.
#sciart #oceanart #octopus
Reposted by Harris Illustration
For mimic, the false cleanerfish who pretends to be cute and innocent and “ohhh here I’ll just clean you” and then CHOMP with those wicked fangs #SciArtSeptember #SundayFishSketch
September 14, 2025 at 8:27 PM
For mimic, the false cleanerfish who pretends to be cute and innocent and “ohhh here I’ll just clean you” and then CHOMP with those wicked fangs #SciArtSeptember #SundayFishSketch
#SciArtSeptember Day 14: Mimic and Day 15: Spawn
The first is a sheet of studies of the cleaner wrasse, whose mimic, the false cleaner wrasse was illustrated by @behrenskristen.bsky.social (beat me to it!).
The second is the giant clam, which can broadcast spawn 500 million eggs at a time!
The first is a sheet of studies of the cleaner wrasse, whose mimic, the false cleaner wrasse was illustrated by @behrenskristen.bsky.social (beat me to it!).
The second is the giant clam, which can broadcast spawn 500 million eggs at a time!
September 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 14: Mimic and Day 15: Spawn
The first is a sheet of studies of the cleaner wrasse, whose mimic, the false cleaner wrasse was illustrated by @behrenskristen.bsky.social (beat me to it!).
The second is the giant clam, which can broadcast spawn 500 million eggs at a time!
The first is a sheet of studies of the cleaner wrasse, whose mimic, the false cleaner wrasse was illustrated by @behrenskristen.bsky.social (beat me to it!).
The second is the giant clam, which can broadcast spawn 500 million eggs at a time!
#SciArtSeptember Day 13: Bottleneck
Saltwater crocodiles were hunted to near extinction in Queensland, especially after the Second World War, and up until 1974 when the practice was outlawed. Populations are now recovering, and it’s a privilege to coexist with these incredible animals.
Saltwater crocodiles were hunted to near extinction in Queensland, especially after the Second World War, and up until 1974 when the practice was outlawed. Populations are now recovering, and it’s a privilege to coexist with these incredible animals.
September 13, 2025 at 11:48 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 13: Bottleneck
Saltwater crocodiles were hunted to near extinction in Queensland, especially after the Second World War, and up until 1974 when the practice was outlawed. Populations are now recovering, and it’s a privilege to coexist with these incredible animals.
Saltwater crocodiles were hunted to near extinction in Queensland, especially after the Second World War, and up until 1974 when the practice was outlawed. Populations are now recovering, and it’s a privilege to coexist with these incredible animals.
Reposted by Harris Illustration
#SciArtSeptember 12 - Wandering
Adolescent golden jackals can wander thousands of kilometers while searching for a mate and a place to settle to.
They used to only occur in southeastern Europe, but recently, they have been turning up all over the place: Netherlands, Finland, even northern Norway.
Adolescent golden jackals can wander thousands of kilometers while searching for a mate and a place to settle to.
They used to only occur in southeastern Europe, but recently, they have been turning up all over the place: Netherlands, Finland, even northern Norway.
September 12, 2025 at 2:28 PM
#SciArtSeptember 12 - Wandering
Adolescent golden jackals can wander thousands of kilometers while searching for a mate and a place to settle to.
They used to only occur in southeastern Europe, but recently, they have been turning up all over the place: Netherlands, Finland, even northern Norway.
Adolescent golden jackals can wander thousands of kilometers while searching for a mate and a place to settle to.
They used to only occur in southeastern Europe, but recently, they have been turning up all over the place: Netherlands, Finland, even northern Norway.
#SciArtSeptember day 12: Wandering
Leaves and seed of the Cassowary plum. Cassowaries have a critical role in the dispersal of many rainforest plants. As they wander the rainforest they leave behind scats brimming with seeds ready to germinate.
#sciart #cassowary
Leaves and seed of the Cassowary plum. Cassowaries have a critical role in the dispersal of many rainforest plants. As they wander the rainforest they leave behind scats brimming with seeds ready to germinate.
#sciart #cassowary
September 12, 2025 at 6:41 PM
#SciArtSeptember day 12: Wandering
Leaves and seed of the Cassowary plum. Cassowaries have a critical role in the dispersal of many rainforest plants. As they wander the rainforest they leave behind scats brimming with seeds ready to germinate.
#sciart #cassowary
Leaves and seed of the Cassowary plum. Cassowaries have a critical role in the dispersal of many rainforest plants. As they wander the rainforest they leave behind scats brimming with seeds ready to germinate.
#sciart #cassowary
Reposted by Harris Illustration
#SciArtSeptember 10 - Tawny
Not all gazelles live in Africa! Goitered gazelle is native to a vast area from Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan through central Asia all the way to northwestern China and Mongolia.
Though widespread, its' population is in steep decline due to poaching and habitat loss.
Not all gazelles live in Africa! Goitered gazelle is native to a vast area from Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan through central Asia all the way to northwestern China and Mongolia.
Though widespread, its' population is in steep decline due to poaching and habitat loss.
September 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
#SciArtSeptember 10 - Tawny
Not all gazelles live in Africa! Goitered gazelle is native to a vast area from Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan through central Asia all the way to northwestern China and Mongolia.
Though widespread, its' population is in steep decline due to poaching and habitat loss.
Not all gazelles live in Africa! Goitered gazelle is native to a vast area from Turkey, Georgia and Azerbaijan through central Asia all the way to northwestern China and Mongolia.
Though widespread, its' population is in steep decline due to poaching and habitat loss.
Reposted by Harris Illustration
the Tawny Frogmouth for the #sciartseptember prompt Tawny. Always super interested in animals that can mimic their environment to some capacity.
September 10, 2025 at 10:10 PM
the Tawny Frogmouth for the #sciartseptember prompt Tawny. Always super interested in animals that can mimic their environment to some capacity.
#SciArtSeptember Day 11: Venomous
A few grayscale head studies of the rough-scaled snake (Tropidecus carinatus), one of the venomous snakes of North Queensland.
#sciart #snakeart
A few grayscale head studies of the rough-scaled snake (Tropidecus carinatus), one of the venomous snakes of North Queensland.
#sciart #snakeart
September 11, 2025 at 10:29 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 11: Venomous
A few grayscale head studies of the rough-scaled snake (Tropidecus carinatus), one of the venomous snakes of North Queensland.
#sciart #snakeart
A few grayscale head studies of the rough-scaled snake (Tropidecus carinatus), one of the venomous snakes of North Queensland.
#sciart #snakeart
Day 10 of #SciArtSeptember - Tawny
study of the longfin eel (Anguilla reinhardtii). Pretty common sight in creeks on the east coast of Australia. When ready to spawn, they travel downstream, and make their way to the Coral Sea to spawn.
Photo used for the study by David Paul / Museums Victoria
study of the longfin eel (Anguilla reinhardtii). Pretty common sight in creeks on the east coast of Australia. When ready to spawn, they travel downstream, and make their way to the Coral Sea to spawn.
Photo used for the study by David Paul / Museums Victoria
September 10, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Day 10 of #SciArtSeptember - Tawny
study of the longfin eel (Anguilla reinhardtii). Pretty common sight in creeks on the east coast of Australia. When ready to spawn, they travel downstream, and make their way to the Coral Sea to spawn.
Photo used for the study by David Paul / Museums Victoria
study of the longfin eel (Anguilla reinhardtii). Pretty common sight in creeks on the east coast of Australia. When ready to spawn, they travel downstream, and make their way to the Coral Sea to spawn.
Photo used for the study by David Paul / Museums Victoria
#SciArtSeptember Day 9: Vanishing
A rendering of the carapace of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Sculpted in Blender and hand-painted in Substance Painter.
Turtles are under threat globally due to climate change, sea level rise, predation by feral animals, the development of coastal areas.
A rendering of the carapace of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Sculpted in Blender and hand-painted in Substance Painter.
Turtles are under threat globally due to climate change, sea level rise, predation by feral animals, the development of coastal areas.
September 9, 2025 at 8:55 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 9: Vanishing
A rendering of the carapace of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Sculpted in Blender and hand-painted in Substance Painter.
Turtles are under threat globally due to climate change, sea level rise, predation by feral animals, the development of coastal areas.
A rendering of the carapace of the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas). Sculpted in Blender and hand-painted in Substance Painter.
Turtles are under threat globally due to climate change, sea level rise, predation by feral animals, the development of coastal areas.
#SciArtSeptember Day 8: Niche
A compilation of head studies of the striated heron - an important predator of fish and invertebrates in its habitat.
#sciart
A compilation of head studies of the striated heron - an important predator of fish and invertebrates in its habitat.
#sciart
September 8, 2025 at 9:14 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 8: Niche
A compilation of head studies of the striated heron - an important predator of fish and invertebrates in its habitat.
#sciart
A compilation of head studies of the striated heron - an important predator of fish and invertebrates in its habitat.
#sciart
Reposted by Harris Illustration
Day 7 of #sciartseptember Boreal. So why not some mushrooms native to around the boreal forests of North America
September 7, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Day 7 of #sciartseptember Boreal. So why not some mushrooms native to around the boreal forests of North America
Reposted by Harris Illustration
Catch-up day 4 of #avianaugust2025 Hawaiian Coot (status: Vulnerable) Photoshop. No Ai. Skipped bird 3 because I think I drew it as bird 30 by mistake. Little orange one. #avianaugust #birdart #birds #hawaii
September 7, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Catch-up day 4 of #avianaugust2025 Hawaiian Coot (status: Vulnerable) Photoshop. No Ai. Skipped bird 3 because I think I drew it as bird 30 by mistake. Little orange one. #avianaugust #birdart #birds #hawaii
Reposted by Harris Illustration
#SundayFishSketch + #SciArtSeptember Day 7: Boreal
Walleye are a common fish in the waterways of the boreal forest.
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#sciart #scicomm #walleye #wildlifeart #animalart
Walleye are a common fish in the waterways of the boreal forest.
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#sciart #scicomm #walleye #wildlifeart #animalart
September 7, 2025 at 3:28 PM
#SundayFishSketch + #SciArtSeptember Day 7: Boreal
Walleye are a common fish in the waterways of the boreal forest.
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#sciart #scicomm #walleye #wildlifeart #animalart
Walleye are a common fish in the waterways of the boreal forest.
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#sciart #scicomm #walleye #wildlifeart #animalart
Reposted by Harris Illustration
Structure of a typical stream. From my book A Field Guide to the Connecticut River, Yale University Press, 2024. a.co/d/hIabRmS
🧪🌿🌎🐡 #wildlife #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #sciviz #scicomm #streams #rivers #Freshwater
🧪🌿🌎🐡 #wildlife #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #sciviz #scicomm #streams #rivers #Freshwater
September 7, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Structure of a typical stream. From my book A Field Guide to the Connecticut River, Yale University Press, 2024. a.co/d/hIabRmS
🧪🌿🌎🐡 #wildlife #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #sciviz #scicomm #streams #rivers #Freshwater
🧪🌿🌎🐡 #wildlife #scicomm #sciviz #wildlifeart #illustration #scientificillustration #natureart #visualscicomm #sciviz #scicomm #streams #rivers #Freshwater
#SciArtSeptember Day 7: Boreal
Study of the American avocet, a sometimes-inhabitant of the boreal forests of North America (from what I read). Something new for me to paint a bird that’s not native to Australia.
#sciart
Study of the American avocet, a sometimes-inhabitant of the boreal forests of North America (from what I read). Something new for me to paint a bird that’s not native to Australia.
#sciart
September 7, 2025 at 11:01 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 7: Boreal
Study of the American avocet, a sometimes-inhabitant of the boreal forests of North America (from what I read). Something new for me to paint a bird that’s not native to Australia.
#sciart
Study of the American avocet, a sometimes-inhabitant of the boreal forests of North America (from what I read). Something new for me to paint a bird that’s not native to Australia.
#sciart
#SciArtSeptember Day 6: Prairie
A couple of landscape block diagrams of grasslands, completed a while back for the Swatches Academy Intro to Environment Illustration course.
A couple of landscape block diagrams of grasslands, completed a while back for the Swatches Academy Intro to Environment Illustration course.
September 6, 2025 at 9:58 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 6: Prairie
A couple of landscape block diagrams of grasslands, completed a while back for the Swatches Academy Intro to Environment Illustration course.
A couple of landscape block diagrams of grasslands, completed a while back for the Swatches Academy Intro to Environment Illustration course.
#SciArtSeptember Day 5: Corridor
Studies of the fruit of the Jijuu (Antidesma bunius) from Peterson Creek, Yungaburra. The creek has been revegetated as part of the incredible efforts of folks on the Atherton Tablelands to create corridors connecting remaining patches of Mabi forest.
#sciart
Studies of the fruit of the Jijuu (Antidesma bunius) from Peterson Creek, Yungaburra. The creek has been revegetated as part of the incredible efforts of folks on the Atherton Tablelands to create corridors connecting remaining patches of Mabi forest.
#sciart
September 5, 2025 at 9:45 AM
#SciArtSeptember Day 5: Corridor
Studies of the fruit of the Jijuu (Antidesma bunius) from Peterson Creek, Yungaburra. The creek has been revegetated as part of the incredible efforts of folks on the Atherton Tablelands to create corridors connecting remaining patches of Mabi forest.
#sciart
Studies of the fruit of the Jijuu (Antidesma bunius) from Peterson Creek, Yungaburra. The creek has been revegetated as part of the incredible efforts of folks on the Atherton Tablelands to create corridors connecting remaining patches of Mabi forest.
#sciart
Reposted by Harris Illustration
#SciArtSeptember 4 - Riverbank
Many mammals across the world have evolved an otter-like body shape and lifestyle. Perhaps the oddest and one of the most obscure is the West African giant otter shrew (Potamogale velox).
Not an otter, not a shrew, but a distant cousin of elephants!
Many mammals across the world have evolved an otter-like body shape and lifestyle. Perhaps the oddest and one of the most obscure is the West African giant otter shrew (Potamogale velox).
Not an otter, not a shrew, but a distant cousin of elephants!
September 4, 2025 at 12:17 PM
#SciArtSeptember 4 - Riverbank
Many mammals across the world have evolved an otter-like body shape and lifestyle. Perhaps the oddest and one of the most obscure is the West African giant otter shrew (Potamogale velox).
Not an otter, not a shrew, but a distant cousin of elephants!
Many mammals across the world have evolved an otter-like body shape and lifestyle. Perhaps the oddest and one of the most obscure is the West African giant otter shrew (Potamogale velox).
Not an otter, not a shrew, but a distant cousin of elephants!
Reposted by Harris Illustration
A little late but here's a quick pen/ink drawing of a jewel beetle for the prompt "Jewel" in #sciartseptember.
September 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
A little late but here's a quick pen/ink drawing of a jewel beetle for the prompt "Jewel" in #sciartseptember.