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Tribute to Sir David Frederick Attenborough, one of my greatest inspirations as a marine ecologist.

Before anyone asks: no, unfortunately I couldn't get to meet the great man himself, BUT the drawing was passed onto him during the Adelaide show (thank you to some special people)

My largest piece to date: over 100 hours worth of work, at approximately 85cm tall. Drawn using Derwent Studio pencils, white gouache and a hint of black fineliner on Arches hot-press watercolour paper (365 GSM). Many photo references were used.

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This artwork was envisioned the last time Sir David visited Adelaide, but I ran out of time. I took on a very ambitious opportunity to complete it this time round however, and completed the vast majority within a month and a half. It wasn't easy; often-times I worked on it through bouts of sleep deprivation and anxiety, but with great support from everyone, I got it done. And I'm proud of that the most

"Sir David Attenborough, along with the team at the BBC, have showcased the natural world and encaptured audiences worldwide. With over 60 years on air, Attenborough has certainly had a huge influence on many people, including myself. Hummingbirds are often symbols of endurance, adaptability, joy and playfulness, all of which are traits that Attenborough acquires.

It is true that many people have become increasingly disconnected to the natural world, even if it is as simple as exploring their own backyard. However, it is thanks to Sir David, and to the phenomenal team at the BBC, that so many people around the world feel connected to nature once again."

Hummingbirds are all male and not to scale. From top-left, anti-clockwise, they are as follows:
- Golden-tailed sapphire hummingbird
- Ruby-throated hummingbird
- Red-billed streamertail hummingbird
- Ruby-topaz hummingbird
- Purple-throated mountain-gem hummingbird
- Black-throated mango hummingbird

Thank you everyone for following the journey. Progress album and additional photos coming in the next few days. For now, sleep and back to science stuff.

Description
Tribute to Sir David Frederick Attenborough, one of my greatest inspirations as a marine ecologist.

Before anyone asks: no, unfortunately I couldn't get to meet the great man himself, BUT the drawing was passed onto him during the Adelaide show (thank you to some special people)

My largest piece to date: over 100 hours worth of work, at approximately 85cm tall. Drawn using Derwent Studio pencils, white gouache and a hint of black fineliner on Arches hot-press watercolour paper (365 GSM). Many photo references were used.

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This artwork was envisioned the last time Sir David visited Adelaide, but I ran out of time. I took on a very ambitious opportunity to complete it this time round however, and completed the vast majority within a month and a half. It wasn't easy; often-times I worked on it through bouts of sleep deprivation and anxiety, but with great support from everyone, I got it done. And I'm proud of that the most

"Sir David Attenborough, along with the team at the BBC, have showcased the natural world and encaptured audiences worldwide. With over 60 years on air, Attenborough has certainly had a huge influence on many people, including myself. Hummingbirds are often symbols of endurance, adaptability, joy and playfulness, all of which are traits that Attenborough acquires.

It is true that many people have become increasingly disconnected to the natural world, even if it is as simple as exploring their own backyard. However, it is thanks to Sir David, and to the phenomenal team at the BBC, that so many people around the world feel connected to nature once again."

Hummingbirds are all male and not to scale. From top-left, anti-clockwise, they are as follows:
- Golden-tailed sapphire hummingbird
- Ruby-throated hummingbird
- Red-billed streamertail hummingbird
- Ruby-topaz hummingbird
- Purple-throated mountain-gem hummingbird
- Black-throated mango hummingbird

Thank you everyone for following the journey. Progress album and additional photos coming in the next few days. For now, sleep and back to science stuff.