24.1.11

Illustration Friday - Dusty

I hate moths. Actually I am scared of them. They remind me of death and they seem to constantly want to bump into my face with their dusty wings. Evil little creatures.
Although while I was looking up pictures of them as references I did feel a little sick to start, but then I started to see pretty patterns in the wings. So maybe in the end this was kind of therapeutic for me. Dusty pink background added as well to make it look prettier.
Lead pencil and watercolour elements done while watching Man vs Wild, then put together in good ol' Photoshop this morning.

12 comments:

  1. Very nice! Love the dusty wings and the legs are great! I'm so glad you're feeling a bit better about your moth aversion too. :)

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  2. Good job!
    I really like your illustration!

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  3. Lovely illustration - the colours work so well!

    I felt the same about moths 'til I drew one a few months ago. They're kind of fuzzy with nice patterns. Though, I still don't like the way they fly randomly into my face... :)

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  4. Wow! I feel that way about mice, no matter how cute their drawn! I love the texture and design quality of your illustration!

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  5. Gorgeous illustration, I like moths and think you have done them proud here, they too can be beautiful even though they are not as colourful and flashy as the good old butterfly.

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  6. Beautiful work, love your color choices.

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  7. hmm, and watching man vs wild, eh? I am sure he would eat a moth if need be. NIce illo.

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  8. this is so beautiful, really well done

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  9. There are very pretty moths, just like pretty butterflies. Good job fighting your fears :) Good job on the illo too!

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  10. WOW thanks so much for your comments. To have all of you who are brilliant artists, take the time to look and comment on my blog, is such a nice feeling and very very much appreciated. thanks :)

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  11. This is exquisite. I like the way that you approached your moth with an open mind and were able to appreciate the delicate patterns.

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