AUGUST CONTEST: Dragonfly

deborah Haagenson · 3 Aug 2020, 13:41

@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.

jsnzart · 3 Aug 2020, 14:51

@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!

Blitz55 · 3 Aug 2020, 15:33

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.

James Toogood · 3 Aug 2020, 17:10

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.

ina · 3 Aug 2020, 18:58

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.

jdubz · 4 Aug 2020, 04:23

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!

xin li · 5 Aug 2020, 16:24

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

djlambson · 5 Aug 2020, 19:48

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

https://www.bbc.com/reel/playlist/intelligent-creatures?vpid=p035dt58

chrisaakins · 5 Aug 2020, 22:34

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!

Debra Garcia · 6 Aug 2020, 01:33

@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.

Lovsey · 6 Aug 2020, 05:14

@djlambson Woah, that’s very cool! Interesting information and a great resource for dragonfly movement studies. Thanks for sharing 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

Laurel Aylesworth · 6 Aug 2020, 10:35

@chrisaakins This is beautiful.

chrisaakins · 6 Aug 2020, 11:43

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

Blitz55 · 6 Aug 2020, 16:55

@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.

Mairin Kareli · 7 Aug 2020, 18:52

@Blitz55 Love her!

ArtofJoseGalue · 8 Aug 2020, 16:14

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

Mary Toth · 10 Aug 2020, 05:54

Here is my entry Done in watercolor, colored pencil and gouache.

JoshuaDages · 10 Aug 2020, 12:31

@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.

amlilui · 10 Aug 2020, 12:40

@josegalue25 I really like your composition

ina · 10 Aug 2020, 13:10

@chrisaakins Super cute little hoarder!