On Weighted Wings (Wacom)
by Hexagon
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Description
Illustration Series: Backyard Insects
Artwork Title: On Weighted Wings
Dragonfly nymphs live in water for up to a year or so and moult up to 10 times before becoming adult. This image shows a mature dragonfly at rest, with its wings dropped down flat. They have 4 wings that more as independent pairs. Walking though the grasses at the edge of the quiet sports field in the evening sees dragonflies take flight for safer branches. Their huge eyes seeing up to 5 or 6 meters away. Their bodies are strong and streamlined for flight.
Majestic presence
Weighted wings in breezless calm
metallic flight machine
Rise and hover still,
suspended hangs above me
eyes unblinking stare
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Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Hexapoda or Insecta
Order: Pterygota
Suborder: Anisoptera, Anisozygoptera
Family: Exopterygota
Genus: Odonata
Common Name: Dragonfly
Specimen Location: Maitland NSW Australia
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Number 5 in a series of 10 so far.(aiming at 24 now)
Each of these illustrations was hand drawn / painted using a Wacom tablet and PSP7.
This collection of illustrations explore some of the interesting variety of creatures living within a very small radius. All of the specimens were discovered within a ten minute walking distance of the Central Business District of Maitland NSW Australia. As most residents and business people go about their daily routine they are often oblivious to what they would consider irrelevancies 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. 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
Comments (6)
Mondwin
Spectacoular work...bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx
npauling
You are such a talented artist this is beautiful and it does make you take notice of the little things in life.
TheSeekerr
I love the little details, particularly the intricate texture of the branch. A wonderful, near photoreal image!
RobyHermida
Beautiful capture!!
tr4cey
Amazing.
brewgirlca
This is a masterful work but more than anything I love the philosophical implications of what you are trying to achieve. One need not traverse the Amazon to find exotica... especially if one is willing to look small. Something like 80-90% of the worlds biodiversity is smaller that a bottle cap.