with names like:
Vanessa Atalanta (Red admiral)
Inachis Io (Peacock butterfly)
Lymantria monacha (Black arches)
Parnassius apollo (Apollo)
Argynnis paphia (Silver-washed fritillary)
their intricate patterns and vivid colours
the fact that they fly
they are symmetrical but yet not perfectly so
they are the inspiration for so many designers both directly and more abstractly.
their transformation from ugly to beautiful
they symbolise so many things: freedom, elegance, gracefulness, hope?
they are fascinating and beautiful. why? any suggestions? have they inspired anything you have created? do you like them, hate them? feel free to add your comments.
here is an image that formed part of the Diary 2008 project which is a really interesting idea where each day of the year in a diary is designed by a different artist/crafter. Each page becomes a small piece of art making the diary a lovely collection of thoughts, ideas, sketches, drawings (and of course URLS) from all over the world.
have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.
the fact that they fly
they are symmetrical but yet not perfectly so
they are the inspiration for so many designers both directly and more abstractly.
their transformation from ugly to beautiful
they symbolise so many things: freedom, elegance, gracefulness, hope?
they are fascinating and beautiful. why? any suggestions? have they inspired anything you have created? do you like them, hate them? feel free to add your comments.
here is an image that formed part of the Diary 2008 project which is a really interesting idea where each day of the year in a diary is designed by a different artist/crafter. Each page becomes a small piece of art making the diary a lovely collection of thoughts, ideas, sketches, drawings (and of course URLS) from all over the world.
have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by.
