In Manners Maketh Mice, Blackscatter employs a dense stippling technique to build form and shadow, creating a tactile sense of fur and whiskers. The monochrome palette emphasizes the play of light across the rodent’s features, capturing a specific, quiet expression of hope as it waits for a crumb of bread.

This illustration moves beyond simple animal representation by imbuing the subject with a distinct personality. The squared composition and classic framing focus the viewer's attention on the intricate ink work, where thousands of tiny dots converge to define the depth and dimensionality of a creature often overlooked in nature.