Butterflies are instantly familiar and universally popular. They do not bite, sting, carry disease or (in adult form) do any serious damage. Butterflies are considered the jewel of creation and are popular among collectors. They are the symbol of the souls immortality that physical death does not destroy, and in their pleasing, fluttering flight are associated with Eros the god of love. This is image #9 in what will eventually be a body of 12 works. Each of the insect illustrations in this series were hand drawn with Wacom tablet and PSP7. Each image explores one of an interesting variety of creatures living within a very small radius. The specimens were all discovered within a ten minute walking distance of the Central Business District of my town. As most residents and business people go about their daily routine they are often oblivious to what they would consider irrelivancies around them. These creatures, although often unobserved by all that pass, captured my interest and fascination. They were not chosen as subjects because they were exotic nor endangered but simply because they were part of my every day life. In this series I attempt to explore and display the beauty of colours, pattern and shapes of some of the familiar creatures within my own environment.. Each creature is presented with an air of importance. Their forms are large and dominating within the artwork ensuring they are no longer overlooked. I present a realistic depiction making them easily identifiable. They are produced in an attempt to create a wider environmental awareness. It isn't until one stops focusing on "self" that you can truely see, experience and mature. Have you looked outside of yourself today? Abandon self, summer breeze caress senses universe expands. ...Di (Hexagonal Mandala)