Illustrations for a book about humans and wheat

Amber Waves: The Extraordinary Biography of Wheat, From Wild Grass To World Megacrop.

By plant ecologist Dr. Catherine Zabinski, Montana State University. Published by Chicago University Press, 2020.

Humans’ complex relationship with wheat has shaped history and landscapes around the world.

Dr. Zabinski invited me to create a series of ink chapter headings that illustrate connections between cultures, ecosystems, technology, and this powerful plant.

Learn about my process for creating these illustrations.