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    AUGUST CONTEST: Dragonfly

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    • Nyrryl  Cadiz
      Nyrryl Cadiz SVS OG @Chip Valecek last edited by

      @Chip-Valecek Dragonfly, very simple yet very complex at the same time. I'm very excited for all of your submissions. Have fun everyone.

      Portfolio: nyrrylcadiz.com
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      • korilynneillo
        korilynneillo last edited by

        Oh wow! Such a WIDE OPEN prompt this month!!

        I'm not sure whether to go literal or play to my strengths (dragons!) and do a pun on the word "dragon-fly"

        There's going to be a lot to "chew" on this month and I have a feeling getting those 50 thumbnails in is going to be super easy!

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        • deborah Haagenson
          deborah Haagenson @jsnzart last edited by

          @jsnzart I'm not necessarily a nature lover, more of an indoorsy person, but when I do get out in it I think it's beautiful. I did some research last night on the dragonfly and it's a fasinating insect. There are more ways to go with this prompt than I initially thought.

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          • jsnzart
            jsnzart @deborah Haagenson last edited by

            @deborah-Haagenson Yes.
            It is a fascinating creature. And pretty amazing!

            And with our posts, we can see some ideas forming. You being indoorsy,...etc.

            So, maybe a dragonfly flew inside and sat on something.

            I don't recall ever seeing a dragonfly indoors.

            So, that sounds pretty interesting.

            Remember to do thumbnails, and sketch loosely(happy mistakes). And make a decision.
            Don't fall in love with it.

            Have fun creating it. And complete it!

            https://jsn.artstation.com
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            • Blitz55
              Blitz55 last edited by

              When I hear "Dragonfly" the first thing that comes to mind is the work of Stephanie Law. If you've never come across her work take a look, it's beautiful.

              May get in on this one if I get a chance. πŸ™‚

              Draw, Draw, Draw, Draw and Draw Some More!
              Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levisimpson55/

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                James Toogood last edited by

                Another great one word prompt from Lee, I Love Dragonflys. Ive missed the last two but going to do my best to take part in on this one.
                Good luck everyone.

                instagram: @jamestoogoodart

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                • ina
                  ina last edited by

                  I love dragonflies! I even already had a dragonfly idea in the works, though I might try and flex my creative muscles a bit more first.

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                    jdubz last edited by

                    Fun fact: Dragonflies are part of a very small number of creatures on earth that are almost completely identical to their prehistoric ancestors for as long as we've had fossils of them!

                    Josh White
                    https://www.instagram.com/joshwhiteillustration/

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                    • xin li
                      xin li last edited by

                      Oh. wow. Dragonfly is more or less my favorite creature :-).

                      Web: www.lixin.no
                      IG: www.instagram.com/lixin.illustration/

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                      • djlambson
                        djlambson @xin li last edited by

                        My morning began so purposefully..I was even on my way to working on this months prompt. Research side track->> wow.

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                        • chrisaakins
                          chrisaakins last edited by

                          I hate to be first but I am really happy with this one. I start my classes next week so I made the time this week to finish. Enjoy!
                          0237177F-4F9E-4550-A99A-B794BC4E5563.jpeg

                          Chris Akins
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                          www.instagram.com/chrisakinsart/

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                          • Debra Garcia
                            Debra Garcia @Blitz55 last edited by

                            @Blitz55 said in AUGUST CONTEST: Dragonfly:

                            When I hear "Dragonfly" the first thing that comes to mind is the work of Stephanie Law. If you've never come across her work take a look, it's beautiful.

                            Thank you for the suggestion; she has gorgeous work. It sort of reminds me of Trina Shart Hyman and James Browne.

                            https://www.instagram.com/febbieg/

                            Art isn't life, life is art.

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                            • Lovsey
                              Lovsey @djlambson last edited by

                              @djlambson Woah, that’s very cool! Interesting information and a great resource for dragonfly movement studies. Thanks for sharing πŸ‘ I’m in the research stage for this prompt so I expect I might end up spiralling into a bit of distraction tornado myself today haha

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                              • Laurel Aylesworth
                                Laurel Aylesworth @chrisaakins last edited by

                                @chrisaakins This is beautiful.

                                www.laurelaylesworth.com
                                instagram.com/laurelaylesworth

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                                • chrisaakins
                                  chrisaakins @Laurel Aylesworth last edited by

                                  @Laurel-Aylesworth thank you!!! I love your work so thats a huge compliment.

                                  Chris Akins
                                  www.chrisakinsart.com
                                  www.instagram.com/chrisakinsart/

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                                  • Blitz55
                                    Blitz55 @Debra Garcia last edited by Blitz55

                                    @Debra-Garcia said in AUGUST CONTEST: Dragonfly:

                                    James Browne

                                    Oh nice, I like her illustrations a lot, thanks. James Browne I've been following for a while, he does some fantastic work. Stephanie's art like most peoples is even more spectacular to see in person. πŸ™‚

                                    Draw, Draw, Draw, Draw and Draw Some More!
                                    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/levisimpson55/

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                                    • Mairin Kareli
                                      Mairin Kareli @Blitz55 last edited by

                                      @Blitz55 Love her!

                                      https://www.instagram.com/mairinkareli/

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                                      • ArtofJoseGalue
                                        ArtofJoseGalue last edited by

                                        I learned a few things along the way, thank you in advance for the support!

                                        Dragonfly-013.jpg

                                        Jose A. Galue
                                        www.instagram.com/artofjosegalue/

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                                        • Mary Toth
                                          Mary Toth last edited by

                                          Here is my entry πŸ™‚ Done in watercolor, colored pencil and gouache.
                                          svs-dragonfly-August.jpg

                                          https://www.instagram.com/marytothillustration/

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                                          • JoshuaDages
                                            JoshuaDages @Mary Toth last edited by

                                            @Mary-Toth Terrific! I love the color palette and your line work is so clean while still being subtle. These kinds of images inspire me so much! Really nice work.

                                            Joshua Dages
                                            https://www.instagram.com/joshuadagesart/
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