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This was just a lucky catch. My wife got some tulips for her birthday and I took one out as the sun was setting to try a get a nice shot. I put the vase down & as soon as I turned my back I heard the hummer behind me, I turned back around and had time to get off one shot before he realized he wasn’t interested in tulips. Other hummingbird photos: / /
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Julia Heliconian butterfly, Dryas Iulia, / macro closeup. / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- 2009 BUTTERFLIES CALENDAR / / / / / / Or a T-Shirt to go along with /
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Original painting is 11”x14” acrylic on canvas. Available through the Art Whino gallery – Alexandria, VA. This painting is another addition to “Victorious Deceit”. See www.bryandrinkscoffee.com for more information.
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I’m not a historical scholar nor Lakota, and this visionary interpretation originates from within myself. The inspiration however, is rooted in both established tradition and the realities of prairie ecosystems. This image is like the caterpillar nestled within the cocoon of its own spinning. The true story curls in upon itself and stays hidden, awaiting the time of emergence. Here’s a little of its history: I visited an exhibition of 19th century adornment created by First Nations Plains cultures. One item in particular caught my interest; an ornament skillfully crafted to resemble a large cocoon. Accompanying text noted that Lakota warriors often attached an actual or facsimile of the large Prairie Sphinx moth cocoon in their hair before entering battle, and cocoons were associated with bison, earth, and wind. It was worn as a method of transferring moth’s powers to the warrior, disorienting enemies as the whirlwind stirs the prairie dust and tornados destruct all in their path. I’m intrigued by transformation and metamorphosis, and understanding the biological processes makes it all the more amazing. Over the years I’d sometimes think about these caterpillars burrowing under ground to spin cocoons, and the link with bison, wind, and protection in battle. I’d remember that cocoon fetish and wonder who’d made and worn it. While working on my degree I took several ecobiology courses and by chance had an opportunity to learn more about prairie ecosystems. I compared the science, the Lakota tradition, my own observations and experiences on the rez and walking the northern and midwestern prairie. The result was this painting and enough material to fill a small book. Below is an exerpt describing the emergence of the Prairie Sphinx from hibernation. I understand why bison, earth, wind and the cocoon are related in the Lakota context and oddly enough, the scientific. One compliments the other, for both are true. There is a connection and without bison, the Prairie Sphinx cannot exist. She’s teetering on the edge of extinction now that the great annual migrations have ceased. The other creatures in the painting (aside from bison) all live underground, usually taking up residence in abandoned prairie dog communities. “And so I welcome Prairie Sphinx Woman, my companion. In a sacred manner we dance, celebrating the circle of life. We dance great circles like the seasons, and spin tiny circles like the finch’s nest. Her feet are so light they don’t touch the ground, tripping flower to flower. Mine are clumsy and earth bound but still keeping in time. Yummni, the little dust devil boy, swirls laughingly round our feet as we step to the chattering chant of Burrowing Owl’s song, the dry rattling of Rattlesnake’s shaker. Always, always, the drone of rhythmic whirring, chirping, and clicking of insects vibrating through the shimmering prairie heat. Their chant flows within and without , underscoring all. The sacred, cleansing perfume of sage and good – spirit calling aroma of sweetgrass intoxicates as we mimic Meadowlark’s melodic call. Our dance recalls the free spirited diving and dipping grace of swallow as he rides the wild winds that announce a / Text and Image copyright Helena Nelson -Reed, please don’t use without written permission. rising storm. In one way this day is like any other, it is precious.”
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Brown Pelican portrait and closeup in profile at the Santa Barbara wharf CA —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- I will donate 50% of all proceeds from the sale of this image and the ones below to the American Bird Conservancy And the T-Shirt below
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Pseudempusa Mantis males engaged in some form of fisticuffs (basically showing off).
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Hummingbird photo taken in Arizona. / / /
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Actually this Golden Pheasant was chasing peacocks… /
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Shot of a hummer staring me down taken in Arizona. / / /
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reference used: Brian Froud’s lady cottongton’s pressed fairy calendar. the fairy is based on the image in the calendar, and the pen-stuff is from my imagination. materials: watercolor pencils and pen. Drawing available as print here: /
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I’m bored, have a head cold and I’m stuck at home so I had to try and use my imagination with what I had around the house! I don’t know if I’ll keep this one up, I want to try and perfect it. It’s actually just a water drop on top of a tiny bougainvillea flower.. This can give you an idea of how tiny this actually is! Ohh, and this has not received any post processing.
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Photo of hummer in captured in Cave Creek, Arizona. / Other hummingbird photos: / / /
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Here is the original drawing. Can’t seem to get to look this way for a t-shirt, but I’ll keep trying. Colored ball-point pens on paper… / Love this site – I will be uploading a lot more art soon…
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Other Categories / Animals / Apes / Architecture / Baby Animals / Bears / Birds / Big Cats / Elephants / Fish / Insects / Macro / Nature / Reptiles
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The original artwork is an acrylic painting on linen. Only greeting cards, matted prints and small size of laminated, mounted & framed prints are available to maintain image quality.
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reference used: Brian Froud’s lady cottongton’s pressed fairy calendar. the fairy is based on the image in the calendar, and the pen-stuff is from my imagination. materials: watercolor pencils and pen. on tee: /
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A Monarch Butterfly, Danaus plexippus, is drinking nectat from a daisy. Macro closeup. Goleta California. / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- / —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-- 2009 BUTTERFLIES CALENDAR / / / / / / Or a T-Shirt to go along with /
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Another Commission for someone on Gaia. This one if I remember correctly took a very very long time, but I think I did it either earlier this year or last year. Either way I still like it. Other Print Options: /
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Thanks for Looking!
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Celebrating the Gloriousness of Big Girls and Big Cakes. Painted in the Spring of 2007 The original of this painting is 20”x20” and is now owned by a private collector. (I retain all copyrights) Visit my website to buy original paintings from my online gallery
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Yes, it really was Albino/completely white. I never even knew that they existed. Probably the most exotic animal I’ve ever seen in real life. / BEST VIEWED LARGE
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The original image is an ink and pencil drawing
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