Specimens

Jan 30 2023 61 mins 7

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Love science and conservation? Want to discover new ways to protect our species? Elle Kaye chats with guests who work within the science genre, but whose job titles may need a little unpacking. Strap in for entomology, taxidermy, diaphonization, pet remains, human pathology and all those that work with specimens.

In episode 040 Elle chats with Ben Rothery, natural history author and illustrator. He shares his journey of discovery, from growing up in South Africa to opening his art and plant haven 'Hidden Planet' in London. Ben discusses the pitfalls and postives of working across two genres - art and science - and how he copes with Imposter Syndrome.

Ben social links

https://linktr.ee/brillustrations

Videos on Bens work

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XBbyH4OZnSU&ab_channel=ImageCentreOfficial
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eqtRJIpq8yY&ab_channel=benrothery
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xa4qduYIQSk&ab_channel=HyperFocusFilms

John Audubon

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_James_Audubon

National Audubon Society

https://www.audubon.org/

Drypoint

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drypoint

Materials

https://www.faber-castell.co.uk/products/castell-9000