A hint of soft light illuminates the dewy leaves and petals of flowers, while darkness creeps in through the spaces between shadowy forms. Under the name Forest Noir, Alyssa Thorne creates stunning floral still-life photographs that seem to exist somewhere between the classical and modern, the dark and the light. Alyssa's photographs are available as fine-art prints, as well as on a variety of products including postcards, phone-cases, and scarves. We had the chance to learn about Alyssa's process and inspirations, and are delighted to share an exclusive preview of a new piece in the interview below! What made you start creating and photographing still-life arrangements? I picked up photography around the age of 15 (18 years ago!) after falling in love with...
Named for their cryptic underwing pattern, the Giant Owl Butterfly (Caligo memnon) is found throughout the Amazon rainforest all the way up to Mexico. These wing patterns include eyespots evocative of owl eyes, which are believed to be a form of mimicry to deter predators. Featured in our limited ’Witching Hour’ Collection, the giant owl butterfly is perfect for the spooky Halloween season. While many butterflies are day-flying, the owl butterfly prefers to fly at dusk. Their Latin name “caligo” means darkness. While all of our paper specimens are double-sided, the Giant Owl Butterfly is one of just a few that features a distinct reverse side, which is no less striking than the owl-like underwings. Front and back of the...
Perfect for the Halloween season, the Death's-Head Hawkmoth is named after the sinister skull markings found on its thorax, and is often thought of as an omen for death. All three species of Acherontia are included in our "Witching Hour" Collection!
Moth and Myth inspiration images of our "Witching Hour" Collection used in Halloween costumes, makeup, and hair! These moths are perfect for witches, ghouls and elegant reapers alike - add them to your spooky outfit for that special flair!
