Tis
a shame I can’t always remember which moths I drew. At least I know
the big blue one is a Himalayan Blue Owl moth. Many moths have
deceptive eyes on their wings. This is a form of hiding out as a
creature they are not. If a predator can mistake them for an owl,
then they won’t be messed with. Here the Himalayan Blue seems to be
protecting his smaller and more invisible friends with his all seeing
deceptive eyes. How might you be hiding behind a more threatening or more confident exterior?
Original colored pencil moth drawings and collage of marbled paper from old books on birch panel with the sides painted black. Measures 12x12 inches and .75 inches deep. Varnished to provide archival UV protection.
Pick up or delivery available if you live in the Seattle area. Contact me to arrange details.
You can purchase a print of this piece here.
