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This animal is in the family Theridiidae, a large group (over 2000 species) of haphazard web-builders.

Bumblebee with a basket of flowers

It was so meditative doing the shading and blending for this one.

Happy Halloween 2021!

Drawing Prompt Submission

Drawing Prompt Submission

Drawing Prompt Submission

Mantid on a rose bud was done on Strathmore Bristol with Derwent Graphitint (tinted graphite) pencils. I love these insects and they are all over the rose bushes this time of year. I tried to capture her natural grace and beauty as she stepped down from her rose bud perch while eyeing her prey.

In trying to improve my composition of the human form I am breaking it down to individual studies. I welcome your feedback!

Absent-minded doodles, playing with negative space. This ended up being a great way to burn up a new sharpie pen ^^