Microbial art — the process of creating living paintings with bacteria — has been around for nearly 100 years. It was first created by Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin in 1928 and was also an amateur artist. Atlas Obscura looks at this blend of art and science, some of the skilled folks who make it, and the potential health risks if it's not done carefully.
I painted this pastel painting on velour paper. The texture of this paper contributes to the dreamy, soft and somewhat blurred impression of the pastel painting.