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Los Angeles illustrator says he uses classical methods—etching, lithography, and printmaking—to create contemporary art that merges organic and industrial elements. He chose to hand-draw this illustration and complete it on a computer. “I stepped outside my wheelhouse,” he says, leaving some of the birds unfinished, though he retained his trademark strong use of color and fluidity. John James Լ����Ƶ likewise used rich hues and movement in his portrayal of Peregrine Falcons, which he created in stages over several years. With his usual flair, Լ����Ƶ wrote, “Look at these two pirates eating their déjeuner à la fourchette, as it were, congratulating each other on the savouriness of the food in their grasp. One might think them epicures, but they are in fact gluttons.” Taking a cue from Լ����Ƶ’s account, Nyquist says he aimed to create an “apocalyptic” scene.