Every time I hear that sound, it takes me straight back to childhood summers in Brazil, warm nights on the island, surrounded by crickets, katydids, and all kinds of little critters. It’s such a comforting sound, like being wrapped in memory.

The pattern came out squiggly and organic, with black spots and holes that give it a tribal, earthy feel, almost like it belongs to the ground itself. The colors are black, gold, orange, and yellow, and the whole thing feels alive with movement. The painting is 12x17 inches, set in a 16x20 frame under glass.

I’ve been playing with this nature sounds idea for a while now, painting what different sounds of nature look like to me. So far, you guys have thrown out some fun requests: thunderstorms, forest, locusts, hummingbirds, cardinals, swifts, even NYC pigeons 😂. What else should I add to the list?

This katydid piece will be shown in London on October 18th for the In My Mind’s Eye workshop — part of @maikepreissing and @zoesthesia ‘s documentary exploring perception, identity, and sensory diversity (including synesthesia). I’m so excited for them and can’t wait to see where this journey takes them! If you want to support the documentary, check out @inmymindseye.film !