AUGUST CONTEST: Dragonfly

[xin li]

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

[djlambson]

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]

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]

@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]

@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]

@chrisaakins This is beautiful.

[chrisaakins]

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

[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.

[Mairin Kareli]

@Blitz55 Love her!

[ArtofJoseGalue]

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

[Mary Toth]

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

[JoshuaDages]

@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]

@josegalue25 I really like your composition

[ina]

@chrisaakins Super cute little hoarder!

[chrisaakins]

@ina thanks!

[ArtofJoseGalue]

@amlilui Thank you! The composition has always been the trickiest of challenges for so I really appreciate your comment.

[Chris Perry 0]

@chrisaakins I like the color play. The bright green with the red contrast definitely leads my eye to the dragon-fly. The rustic colors below are beautiful and varied. Thanks for posting.

[Chris Perry 0]

@josegalue25 beautiful oriental style. The use of color leads the eye in a triangle. First the dragonfly, then the fish, then the berries and back to the dragonfly. Blues and grays set them off nicely.

[Mary Toth]

@JoshuaDages thank you!

[Mara Price]

@Mary-Toth Movement and beautiful colors. Lovely illustration.