Sentinel the scorpion comes from Africa and was provided by a herpetologist from Joplin, Missouri. Scorpions are arachnids and are classified as such because they have two body parts and eight legs, instead of insects with three body segments and six legs. Scorpions are the only arthropods that give live birth and some species may be pregnant for an astounding 18 months before they have their young.

Jessa got lucky with this specimen. She received it frozen and was able to pin and pose him according to her vision. This painting is a work in progress exhibited in the collection and is still 2 to 3 weeks away from completion. A bright blue background in this painting was done in pursuit a more contemporary feel as the other paintings have darker or neutral backgrounds giving them a classical renaissance look.