Signed Fine Art Print of the Praying Mantis

Mantids come in all shapes, sizes, and designs. This species is one of the more typical forms – others are fantastical mimics of orchids and other flowers. All of them are remorseless predators, and hunt down flies and other small insects with their raptorial front legs. Larger species are capable of catching and consuming small lizards and even fish.

This painting faithfully and precisely reproduces the beautiful colors and striking design of the insects I have pursued and studied since childhood. My style is inspired by that of my grandfather, Arthur Cushman, a noted illustrator who worked for the Smithsonian Institution and the USDA, whose paintings and drawings helped set the standard for scientific illustration in the mid 20th century.

> Signed by the artist

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> Printed on 230 gsm, 14 mil, acid-free, 100 percent cotton Fine Art Bright White paper

> Archival pigmented inks for superior resistance to fading, greater scratch resistance, and color stability.

My original 15 x 20 watercolor painting is also available – please contact me at specimenartcollective@gmail.com for more information about owning an original.