Native British bees depicted on wildflower linocut

Social Bumblebees of Great Britain

Medium: Linocut and digital

Decorative identification poster showing queens of all the extant species of UK social bumblebee, along with some of their favoured food flowers and their common and Latin names. Longlisted in the World Illustration Awards 2022.

About Becca
Butterflies and birds, field mice and bees – the artwork of English illustrator Becca Thorne hums with the authentic rhythm of nature. Cutting lino blocks and printing with colorful inks onto handmade paper, Becca’s deep connection with her subject comes through in every hand-crafted image she creates.
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