acrylic on paperThe bumblebee is a flying insect of the genus Bombus in the family Apidae. Like the common honeybee, of which it is a relative, the bumblebee feeds on nectar and gathers pollen to feed its young. These creatures are beneficial to humans and the plant world alike, and tend to be larger than other members of the bee family. Most, but not all, bumblebee species are gentle. From this comes their original name: "Humblebee".
And here is definition that I like the best: robust hairy social bee of temperate regions.
Previously created insects: Illustration Friday SMALL
May we suggest?
Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov, The Flight of the Bumblebee – to listen
Maurice Maeterlink, The Life of the Bee (La Vie des Abeilles) – to read
Bee Movie – to look forward to (2007)
Enjoy responsibly – aggravating bees causes stings! Lily.
posted by Lily and Lucy White at 4:54 PM
25 Comments:
Pretty, pretty, pretty and pretty darn educational.
beautiful!
Very interesting view of a bee on a flower. Unexpected. Love the detail.
Wow! Awesome detail.
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Such a beautiful painting, I love the fur detailing, make me want to touch this bee. Great work.
Ok -- I promise not to be aggravating because I really like this one.
beautiful detail!
Lovely colours and very expressive moment- Love this one!
Nice work and again great colour and reflexion.
Vibrant! Fabulous composition...almost an abstract! I love it:>
Thank you, thank you very much to all who stops by to visit and leave such fabulous comments!Lily.
I hope you didn't get stung on the nose getting so close to do this one - great colours and details.
Beautiful composition! I love the bold and bright colors and the wonderful detail!
I like the contrast of size and bold colors. A beautiful piece.
Oooh! Love the fluffiness of the bee, looks kinda friendly!
You guys are just hilarious! I loved your blog, and your art: WOW!
Thankx 4 the comments!
I am not big on buggies; but this is a truely wonderful illustration.
lovely illo!
This bee looks so fuzzy and warm in the sun nuzzling the petals of that flower. Beautiful perspective.
nice, I love it. La verdad es que queda muy chulo!
This is beautiful. I like the colors and how close you have cropped it.
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This is a beautiful lovely image. Love the painting style.
Love the close-up! Thank you for dropping by my blog again. :)
Beautiful! I love your painting - such gorgeous colors!
So great detail in your work! Even though I normally dont like bees, this one seems so friendly.
Great work!
diggin the cropped comp you chose. nicely done.
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