Illustration Friday: Strings -

"Framework II - Strings"
manipulated digital photograph by Mick Mather

Again I have to air one major complaint with Illustration Friday - the fact that they don't give themes a week in advance. This week, for example, I have a terrific piece tailor made for it, but, I already used it, just two days ago! Oh well, I suppose if it were different, there would be other issues and in either event it has caused me to rework one of the earlier versions. I can only imagine the lonely spider that created this masterpiece toiling away under a new moon, hoping for a catch, as the insects of the night fly into the unseen strings!

Wonders of Creation -

"Working Drawing for the Intelligent Design of the Mantis"
$50 Unframed - LUCAS GALLERY
digital collage by Mick Mather

I'm still in a playful mood and as I was cutting and pasting a new piece this morning the rough, sketch-like image of a praying mantis appeared hand in hand with a question. Specifically, where did the insects come from? There aren't a lot of definitive theories on either side of the issue, "how did we get here?" - hence, the rather long winded title which, by the way, I like very much and as far as that goes I think I'll leave it right here. :)