Sitting perched and waiting, this cat is ready pounce. The simple neutral colors contrast with traditional design elements embedded into the background. This kitty's face and chest is adorned with mother of pearl capiz shell....

This hummingbird is inspired by many different species. The artist captures the colors and grace of a hummingbird in mid-flight. Its chest is adorned with capiz shell, which is then hand-painted to the magnificent colors seen in many species....

Nature is beautiful, but so is the human interpretation. The dominant color of turquoise is hand-painted on the lower wing and capiz oyster shell is used in its natural form as a reflectant on the upper wing....

The clown fish is one of the most iconic saltwater fish in the world....

The Blue Tang is a member of a family of fish called durgeonfish. Covering a huge area, this animal can be fround from New York to Brazil. The word tang refers to sharp spines along each side which are said to resemble the scalpel of a surgeon....

The colors of the wings are inspired by the water of a crystal-clear lake, making the pearl wings feel translucent next to the dark body....

With its contrast of black and yellow and long iconic dorsal fin, the Moorish Idol Angle is well recognized by aquatic hobbyist and novices alike. This moderately peaceful fish is found throughout the southern hemisphere....