Butterfly Wing
by Aurelia Schanzenbacher
Title
Butterfly Wing
Artist
Aurelia Schanzenbacher
Medium
Pastel - Oil Pastls
Description
This abstract impressionistic butterfly wing was created with oil pastels as part of a sketch prompt from my sketch group.
Butterfly wings perform different functions. They do more than help the butterfly, but their patterns and colors serve as a camouflage. Butterflies use their wings to blend into the background or foliage to avoid predators. The bright colors confuse the predator that he is untasty. Sometimes the wing color mimic harmful species, tricking the predators so the butterfly will leave them alone. The fine scales on the wings help keep the insect warm and insulated during the colder nights and days. The shape of the wings and scales on the wings allow the butterfly to maneuver.
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March 16th, 2022
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Comments (5)
Gary F Richards
Spectacular butterfly abstract composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L voted
Lyric Lucas
Congratulations, your creative and unique art work is Featured on the homepage of the "Out Of The Ordinary 1 A Day" group! 4/1/22 l/f
Jenny Revitz Soper
Thanks for posting this beauty in The Artists Group features discussion thread~ l/f
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