Following the shark design, this massive A3 piece focuses on one of nature's most enduring and fearsome predators: the saltwater crocodile. I wanted to capture the sheer weight and prehistoric power of a giant croc lunging skyward, zeroing in on the textured complexities of its scales and the lethal geometry of its open jaws.

The composition demands intense structural control, transitioning from the heavy, bone-like armour plating (scutes) of its back into the detailed, flexible patterns along its neck and underbelly.

Hand-inked on an A3 canvas. I utilized fine pigment liners to map out each individual scale, treating them like tiny, independent landscapes. To build massive visual contrast, I packed solid black fields and ultra-dense stippling into the shadows behind its jaws, making the rows of interlocking teeth pop dramatically.

Reptilian skin requires a highly disciplined approach to pattern work. Getting the scales to wrap naturally around the crocodile's twisting anatomy while maintaining accurate light and shadow gradients across the large canvas required a great deal of patience and precision.

This piece stands as a powerful celebration of raw, elemental nature within the collection. It showcases the versatility of stippling, transforming millions of tiny hand-placed ink dots into a gritty, texturised masterwork that captures the untamed spirit of the Australian wild.