9″x9″, Watercolour and acryla gouache on Arches 140lb cold press paper.
 
“I” full-page illustration painted for the Mouse Guard Alphabet Book. This fellow was designed for “Insectrist”. This adventurous mouse befriends the beetles on the forest floor. These majestic creatures aid in combat and help find valuable herbs and resources. Though his friends’ lifespans are short, he honours them once they’ve passed by wearing their iridescent shells as armour.
 
This painting is the original and may differ from the published version. Please take note of the unedited picture above for an accurate depiction of the artwork. Pencil marks and paint splatters may appear on the surrounding paper.