There is a bizarre fungus that turns carpenter ants into zombies and gets them to die in a place that’s perfect for the fungus to grow and reproduce. These sketchbook drawings are of several ants who fell victim to this very specialized fungus.
Markers in Canson Earthbound toned sketchbook.
For more info on this fungus, it’s lifecycle and the effects it has on ants: http://www.livescience.com/5631-zombie-ants-controlled-fungus.html
Bro has been Zombified!
Oddly, Bro here is a proud zombie. He doesn’t care what you whisper about his sickly green complexion or if you gasp at the way he eats brains like a slice of pizza. He’s never conformed to any expectations, and he’s not about to start now.
Brandon’s been Zombified!! This is Brandon, he’s had a rough couple of days. But at least he has company, a busy little carrion beetle preparing to lay her eggs into his rotting flesh. Did I just hear, “Eeeew, gross!”?
Another unsuspecting friend has been zombified! She hasn’t quite turned yet, but HE is downright rotten! Rotten enough to have a carrion beetle enjoying the spoils.
drawn and painted digitally with Sketchbook Pro from photo
A lovely couple of friends who I zombified over the weekend. Hope they like it.
As if zombie drawing weren’t enjoyable enough, zombifying a couple of friends was a blast. Imagining their zombified skin color, facial expressions and wounds is sometimes challenging especially while trying to keep the likeness of the person, but this one went great. Time to ” turn” another unsuspecting friend. Muaha ha ha ha ha ha ha!
Killing Jar Studio 