Saturday, March 04, 2006

Insect


Magicicada septendecim, also known as the "Seventeen Year Cicada", is a true testament to the order, sequence and pure patience of mother nature. Every seventeen years, these creatures emerge from their encasements -- only to experience but a few days with their newly grown wings. Although most of them use this brief time to make love, some choose to wage war.

9 comments:

HARDWAX said...

I know the cicada well, and the 'music' they make. Your illustration shows me a different side to their personalities, funny and cute, and educational.

Levi said...

A fantastic illustration, and an interesting lesson on the nature of the insect. Well done.

The Unknown said...

Great illo and I heard they taste like chicken?
love

georg said...

beautiful illu - you have a really fine way of drawing with nice details - great

Anonymous said...

it's comforming that we have on average 75 years. beautiful illustration.

Lou said...

Very cool work! I love your details.

neilornstein said...

This one is outstanding.
Regards,
Neil

Jim Howard said...

I was hoping you would've named them or drew rocket launchers on their mandibles. Just kidding of course. Excellent work as usual. Love the line work and the digital touch.

artaround said...

amazing work, with a nice touch of colour, without loosing the pencil