Something different for #molluscmonday ! Tiphobia horei is a lovely freshwater gastropod from Lake Tanganyika. This one measures 42 mm in length. #mollusk #seashell #invertebrate #mollusc

Just completed! "Two Golden Towers" pencil on paper (22" x 30") - based on the pattern of Conus archiepiscopus (some details in comments) #art #artist #fineart #mollusc #contemporaryart #canadianart #drawing #sciart #pattern

I have created a diorama of the Partridge family attacking the Brady Bunch family. My life is very boring.

#molluscmonday I received an old collection of worldwide Naticidae from Italy. It's always rewarding to go from a chaotic mess to relative order. I will have to change many of the labels, though... #mollusk #seashell #invertebrate #collection

the reverse version of those “evolution of man” drawings

#molluscmonday Here are a few photos of my mollusk collection! Are there any other shell collectors here? #mollusk #seashell #invertebrate #collection

Late afternoon shadows...

Great news. I still remember learning (first-year biology class) that HeLa cells came from a woman named Helen Lafayette...

Just started another one... This one is based on a cone, again. #art #artist #fineart #mollusc #contemporaryart #canadianart #drawing #sciart

This pidgeon spent a worrying amount of time on my balcony... #pidgeon #bird

#molluscmonday ! A beautiful specimen of one of my favorite cone species, Conus archiepiscopus. This one will likely be the subject of my next drawing! #mollusk #seashell #sciart #invertebrate

Someone woke up a bit early... #squirrel

There is a fortune in minerals here. Gorgeous work!

Just completed! "Arenatus" coloured pencil on paper (22" x 30") - based on the pattern of Conus arenatus (some details in comments) #art #artist #fineart #mollusc #contemporaryart #canadianart #drawing #sciart

#molluscmonday ! The Ring-Top Cowrie (Monetaria annulus) is one of the most common seashells. There are, however, some rarer subspecies/forms. This purplish form is referred to as 'meli' from Madagascar. The specimen is exceptionnal in having dark markings. #mollusk #seashell #sciart #invertebrate

visible spectrum from a prism by a window two rooms away.

#molluscmonday ! This Tiger Cowrie (Cypraea tigris) had a piece of coral growing on its dorsum. I figure it was injured for a while. Eventually, the mantle deposited shell material over the coral and gave the bump a more natural colouration. #mollusk #seashell #sciart #invertebrate

New WIP! I have never drawn this type of seashell pattern (from Conus arenatus) before. #art #artist #fineart #mollusc #contemporaryart #canadianart #drawing #sciart

#molluscmonday ! The Rat Cowrie (Trona stercoraria) is a relatively common shell from West Africa. They are popular among collectors, owing to their wide range of colour and pattern. These specimens were collected off Dakar, Senegal #mollusk #seashell #sciart #invertebrate

I love this!

#molluscmonday ! Scott Jordan's Cone (Conus scottjordani) is a lovely and uncommon Cylinder from the Philippines. #mollusk #seashell #sciart #invertebrate

What a loss… R.I.P. SLy Dunbar #Reggae #ReggaeSky #Music #MusicSky 😢😢 worldmusicviews.com/sly-dunbar-r...

I regularly went to the Rising Sun. I saw Big Mama Thornton play there a number of times. The best show was during a bad blizzard. It was essentially a private performance (half dozen ppl) with Stephen Barry's band backing her - she rocked! #blues #bluesmusic #musicsky youtu.be/xohCn3W1_yU?...

#contemporaryart I have to work on my spelling...

New work! Kurrajong Smile, 25" x 31" (2026) gouache, graphite, coloured pencil on paper, vintage frame, music wire, painted seed pod (Brachychiton acerifolius) #art #artist #fineart #seed #contemparyart #canadianart #drawing #sculpture #sciart

#molluscmonday ! Some unusual Mauritia arabica. The purple 'amethystina' form is now believed to be due to highly acidic discharges from a factory in Leyte Island in the Philippines. The pink ones are unusual overcast shells from Hainan, China #mollusk #seashell #sciart #invertebrate

der Adder...

The drawing component of my latest project is finally done. It's so hard to work during the holidays! (gouache, graphite, coloured pencil on paper, 18" x 24")! #art #artist #fineart #contemparyart #canadianart #drawing

I occassionally see hawks flying high in Montreal, but this is the first time I've seen one hanging around my lane. This one caught a pidgeon. #hawk #birds

#Photography, ‘Femme se regardant dans un miroir, vue de dos,’ #sculpture by Constantin Brancusi (1909) #art

#molluscmonday ! All of the shell collectors (at least, the ones we know of) in the Montreal area finally got together to admire, trade and sell/buy specimens. Hopefully, this group will grow! Montreal is not the ideal place for this passtime... #mollusk #seashell #montreal #invertebrate

Nick Suzuki had a great wakeup call this morning, the latest on @TheHockeyNews: thehockeynews.com/nhl/montreal... #GoHabsGo #CH #Canadiens #Habs #THN

Captain, my Captain!!! #gohabsgo

As it is written... Pens

For #molluscmonday ! I recently found a nice glass case and decided to set up a non-scientific display of random (and gorgeous) specimens from all families. #mollusk #gastropod #seahell #collection

The last of my garden tomatoes... not bad considering it's mid-November in Canada 🌱🌿

Happy 80th Birthday Neil Young! #musicsky youtu.be/DP9UjLeLN5A?...

Here is a great report about the Farnham Memorial Garden project. I designed and built the garden and can't wait to see it next spring. Unfortunately, snow prevented me from attending the ceremony... 🌱🌿💚 youtu.be/00gx7JXlOhE?...

The first snow in Montreal. It brings a mix of joy and horror! #snow #montreal

#molluscmonday ! The Golden Volute (Provocator mirabilis) is a lovely, deep water (150-200 m) shell found off New Zealand. This one measures just over 100 mm #mollusk #seashell #sciart #invertebrate

Even though it's November, the foliage in this client's garden is still amazing! It must be said that most of these trees/shrubs are not native (Japanese Maple, Eunonymus, Cotinus). 🌱🌿💚

This is genius!!!

#molluscmonday ! The 'panerythra' forms of Map Cowries are gorgeous pink/red shells. In some cases, the base becomes callous with a white colour. Such specimens are said to have a 'candlewax' base and are highly prized! #mollusk #seashell #sciart #invertebrate

This REBUILD will be done soon too! #GoHabsGo

#molluscmonday ! I just received the rarest of all the Map Cowries - Leporicypraea mappa admirabilis from Tahiti. This specimen measures 71.4 mm and shows the typical dark blotch on the base. #mollusk #gastropod #seashell #invertebrate

Good game. Happy with result. I did find it very slow... faceoffs took forever. #GoHabsGo

After months of delays, I was finally able to finish the Farnham Memorial garden yesterday. An event is planned for Nov 9th. The perennials I just planted will be dormant shortly, so I will take a photo next season. Overall, I am happy with the results which look like the plans I made! 🌱 #montreal

#molluscmonday Du Savel's cone (Conus dusaveli) is a large and stunning seashell known for it's beautiful colour and pattern. Once extremely rare and expensive, it is much more accessible nowadays. This specimen measures 75 mm and was collected off Balut Isl. in PI. #mollusk #gastropods #seashell

Unbelievable start to the season! The city is so hyped up. It already looks like a playoff crowd. I can't wait to go see them destroy the Sabres on Monday. #Habs

WIP... happy with the progress so far. I am enjoying the metallic gouache! #art #artist #fineart #contemparyart #canadianart #drawing