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the image shows an open sketchbook filled with detailed pen and ink and watercolor drawings and notes on sea urchins (echinoids). the pages feature various illustrations of sea urchins, focusing on their anatomy, including the aristotle's lantern (a complex jaw structure). there are also drawings of individual parts, closeup views of their spines, and diagrams explaining their internal mechanisms. the style is scientific illustration, but also has a personal, almost diarylike feel. the sketchbook contains text and annotations alongside the illustrations, suggesting that it’s a work in progress documenting observations and research on the subject. pens and the date "20 jun 2017" are visible in the image. a reference to slate pencil urchins from hawaii is also included.

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Source: Pinterest

Tags: art, sketchbook, traditional, pinterest

Created by: lin.ximao (@lin)

Parent collection: art

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Created at: 2024-09-15T13:56:52.853Z

Updated at: 2025-01-08T13:24:11.218Z


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What is in the image: the image shows an open sketchbook filled with detailed pen and ink and watercolor drawings and notes on sea urchins (echinoids). the pages feature various illustrations of sea urchins, focusing on their anatomy, including the aristotle's lantern (a complex jaw structure). there are also drawings of individual parts, closeup views of their spines, and diagrams explaining their internal mechanisms. the style is scientific illustration, but also has a personal, almost diarylike feel. the sketchbook contains text and annotations alongside the illustrations, suggesting that it’s a work in progress documenting observations and research on the subject. pens and the date "20 jun 2017" are visible in the image. a reference to slate pencil urchins from hawaii is also included.

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WDTagged Tags: traditional media, no humans, art tools in frame, still life, pencil, pen, paper, bug, english text