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Insect study (kinda?) w.i.p

(sorry for the quality)

Yeah, I can now see why he didn`t like it. Think i can do it better if i ever remake it for a portfolio

I mostly post my drawings here but i really wanted to share this Honey Jar label i made for a college assignment a few years back. My teacher didnt really like it for some reason but im actually very happy with how it turned out + i really love all the bees and bumblebees so this was a blast to make ^^

I dont know how often i will be able to post but i`ll try to stay active

Thinking about putting this as my profile picture. But i already have my knife crow + changed my pfp and name like 50 times already because im indecisive : |

BUG OF THE DAY: SCORPION FLY

suggested by lovely @sugarcoatedcricket

What bug should i draw next? I already have some Oak treehoppers in mind.

This was a bit of a very quick drawing and i didn`t have time to really perfect it, but i just HAD to put some time aside to draw these cool insects.

The wings were a bit of an experiment because i wanted to capture the cool stripes some of these guys have. I kinda like how this turned out but i will have to touch it up a bit if i ever turn it into a sticker

Bug of the day: STAG BEETLE!

What bug should i do next?

Bug of the day: WEEVIL!!!

This is a weevil appreciation post

What insects should I draw next?

Bug Of The Day: RHINOCEROS BEETLE

Been hyperfixating on insects recently because i`m drawing them for my school project. I've always loved bugs but this just started a whole ass obsession, they bring me so much joy ^^ What beetle should i draw next?

Edit: Only now realized the typo in the name. Will have to fix that if i want to turn it into stickers :/

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My two hand painted lepidoptera hair clips.

Now with a fancy "aesthetic" background as I had some banana leaves handy.

I had to cut some banana leaves down at work yesterday as they were threatening to grow through the greenhouse roof. So I took some pictures before putting the leaves in the avary so the birds could have a nibble.

I made the hair clips out of an old pair of jeans, acrylic paint, hot glue and French barrette hair clips.

I cover the process of making them in a previous post. If you fancy giving it a go, I would love to see what you make.

Some work acquaintances asked me to make them a butterfly hair clip after they helped me with an open day.

The first requested one based on a large emerald moth and the second asked for a peacock butterfly.

I am quite pleased with them so I thought I would share how they are made on the off chance that someone else wants to give it a go.

What you need:

- Denim or other suitably thick fabric from unwearable old clothes

- PVA glue

- acrylic paint

- embroidery hoop (optional but helps keep fabric flat)

- paper + tracing paper + pencil + scissors

- hot glue

- French barrette hair clip (alternatively you could stick it to a fridge magnet or something else)

How to make:

1. Prep the fabric by cutting a section, securing it in the hoop, then painting it first with PVA then with two layers of white acrylic paint (letting it dry between each application)

2. Find reference photos of desired species, preferably with wide open wings and taken from above.

3. Sketch half of the moth or butterfly onto a piece of paper.

4. Trace each wing separately on to the tracing paper and transfer to the fabric. Then flip and do this again so the wings are mirrored. Also do this for the body

5. Paint with acrylic paint.

6. Cut out and assemble with hot glue.

7. Stick it on to the hair clip (or other item) with hot glue

If you do make one, I would love to see them.

I have no idea what the shadow or legs are doing, but here’s a rainbow scarab!

"preying mantis," watercolor monotype, 2024

INPRNT

Preying Mantis (to love), an art print by Gray Hannah

This is a gallery-quality giclée art print on 100% cotton rag archival paper, printed with archival inks.