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July 15, 2009
Is there ever a more affluent and fantastical representation of living organisms as FLORA vs. FAUNA? Surely the ability to render such grandiosity is an accomplishment unto itself. Please enjoy this and many more lavish creations from *vmaximus's gallery.
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Suggested by Cacodaemonia
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FLORA vs FAUNA, (UNDERWORLD IV)
18" X 18" Acrylic on wood panel
This my vision of the life that thrives in the tiny worlds which surround us, but are also hidden from us.
This one illustrates the occasional dominion of plants over animals, hence the title; "FLORA vs FAUNA"
The scrotal looking plants in the painting are California Pitcher plants, also known as "COBRA LILIES". These clever plant adaptations entice their insect pray into a narrow mouth, heading toward a digestive "pot" with inward pointing hairs, preventing the insect from reversing out, sort of like a lobster trap.
The big red "flower" is modeled after an Anthurium. However the stamen of this particular Anthurium is patterned after a "Sticky Trap" carnivorous plant, (the Drosera Capensis). But of course, Anthuriums don't have tendrillic appendages which capture hornets either. (But wouldn't it be wonderful if they did!)
18" X 18" Acrylic on wood panel
This my vision of the life that thrives in the tiny worlds which surround us, but are also hidden from us.
This one illustrates the occasional dominion of plants over animals, hence the title; "FLORA vs FAUNA"
The scrotal looking plants in the painting are California Pitcher plants, also known as "COBRA LILIES". These clever plant adaptations entice their insect pray into a narrow mouth, heading toward a digestive "pot" with inward pointing hairs, preventing the insect from reversing out, sort of like a lobster trap.
The big red "flower" is modeled after an Anthurium. However the stamen of this particular Anthurium is patterned after a "Sticky Trap" carnivorous plant, (the Drosera Capensis). But of course, Anthuriums don't have tendrillic appendages which capture hornets either. (But wouldn't it be wonderful if they did!)
Image size
3500x3500px 12.53 MB
Make
Phase One
Model
H 20
ISO Speed
50
Date Taken
Jul 8, 2009, 8:01:11 AM
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Come to us little insects. Come meet your doom; MWA, HA, HA, HA!!!