Showing posts with label moth. Show all posts
Showing posts with label moth. Show all posts

Tuesday, January 2, 2018

Garden Tiger Moth

oil on panel, 6" x 8"

I love the colors in this one.  The Garden Tiger moth is found in northern climates, preferring cool weather.  I'm enjoying painting these little critters, but  am also feeling frustrated because I am in the process of moving house and don't have much time to spare.  I'm squeezing these guys in between marathons of moving-related tasks, which is a valuable exercise in itself.  I'm not complaining; I just wish I had time to really delve into it.  I feel I'm on the verge of a major change of some sort and just want to get on with it, whatever it is.  I'm feeling an urge, an itch, or something.  Could  be that moth on my arm!

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Salt Marsh Moth

oil on panel, 6" x 6"

Moths are beautiful, too!  These are nocturnal creatures, whereas butterflies are out and about during the day, but they both belong to the order Lepidoptera.  The salt marsh moth is common to Florida and Texas.