Native Apiary

Prints are created using 100% archival quality ink on textured cotton paper. Each print is hand-signed on the back and includes a copy of the drawing's story. Available in 8x10 and 11x14 sizes.  

This drawing was originally created in pen and ink.

 

Story Behind the Drawing

During the cold winter months, many bees enjoy living in apiaries constructed from wood to keep themselves warm and toasty. However, during the summer months, many bees seek out something a little more vibrant: a place full of flowers. In particular, they love native apiaries, or homes constructed from dried flowers and grass stalks. These apiaries have small openings and gaps through which fresh wildflowers, such as asters and forget-me-nots, can grow all summer long.