Did You Know?
The American Alligator has been around for millions of years, making it one of the most ancient and powerful reptiles still roaming the Earth today. These apex predators are mostly active from dusk to dawn, often seen lurking through marshes, swamps, and wetlands with just their eyes above water. Known for their stealth, strength, and lightning-fast ambush attacks, they’re as fascinating as they are fierce.
With every piece I create, my goal is not only to inspire and entertain but also to educate—embedding fascinating facts like these directly into my artwork.
For this American Alligator piece, I carefully selected words like muscular, scaly, and territorial, along with phrases such as “have around eighty teeth,” “females protect their young,” and “silent but deadly.” In total, you’ll find over 50 words and phrases hidden throughout the design, each one reflecting the wild, primal energy of the American Alligator.
Every piece of my art is digitally hand-drawn, one letter at a time, with no word or phrase ever repeated. Depending on the complexity, each artwork takes between 6 and 60 hours to complete.
I truly hope this piece brings you as much joy as I had in creating it!
– Curtis