PDF Album v13

Introduction
Welcome to the world of insect art, created by the Midjourney AI image-generator (v4) and curated by DJHiker.
With well over 200 images in the collection, prepare to be transported into a universe of diverse and fantastical
depictions of insects. Each image is a unique creation, with paintings and sculptures that evoke the styles of
famous artists and different cultural and historical periods. From classical masterpieces to contemporary
expressions, and from real-world insects to pure fantasy creatures, this collection has it all. Whether you're an art
lover, a nature enthusiast or simply appreciate the beauty of insects, this collection is sure to captivate and delight
you. So sit back and enjoy this diverse and imaginative journey captured in these stunning images.
DJHiker
Utrecht, February 2023
Introductions are written by ChatGPT and edited by DJHiker.
Please note that all images show fictional, nonexistent, works of art created by Midjourney.
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Midjourney self-portrait
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Table of contents
Insect World .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Prehistory, early civilization and classical world ................................................................................................ 7
China .............................................................................................................................................................. 13
Tibetan Buddhism............................................................................................................................................ 17
Africa .............................................................................................................................................................. 23
Japan .............................................................................................................................................................. 27
Minimal art ...................................................................................................................................................... 36
Cubism ............................................................................................................................................................ 39
Surrealism ...................................................................................................................................................... 42
Cyclosect and Rotasect .................................................................................................................................... 53
Insect-style architecture ................................................................................................................................. 59
Cartoons, comics and anime ............................................................................................................................ 63
Steampunk Metalfly ......................................................................................................................................... 73
Underwater ..................................................................................................................................................... 76
Just fantasy .................................................................................................................................................... 79
Inspired by Auguste Rodin............................................................................................................................. 103
Inspired by Trevor Henderson ....................................................................................................................... 104
Inspired by Hayao Miyazaki ........................................................................................................................... 108
Inspired by Catherine Chalmers ..................................................................................................................... 110
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch ...................................................................................................................... 111
Inspired by Rosalind Monks ........................................................................................................................... 116
Inspired by dr. Seuss ..................................................................................................................................... 118
Inspired by M.C. Escher ................................................................................................................................. 120
Inspired by Pablo Picasso .............................................................................................................................. 122
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Inspired by Salvador Dali .............................................................................................................................. 125
Inspired by Jack Skellington .......................................................................................................................... 131
Inspired by Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max .................................................................................... 133
Inspired by Karel Appel ................................................................................................................................. 137
Inspired by Marcel Duchamp ......................................................................................................................... 139
Inspired by Margaret Zinser Hunt .................................................................................................................. 141
Inspired by Max Ernst .................................................................................................................................... 143
Inspired by Wilfredo Lam .............................................................................................................................. 146
Inspired by Yves Tanguy ............................................................................................................................... 148
Inspired by Sandro Botticelli.......................................................................................................................... 152
Inspired by Joan Miro .................................................................................................................................... 153
Inspired by René Magritte ............................................................................................................................. 155
Inspired by Brian Despain ............................................................................................................................. 157
Inspired by Marc Chagall ............................................................................................................................... 158
Inspired by Edvard Munch ............................................................................................................................. 159
Inspired by Odeith ......................................................................................................................................... 161
Inspired by Francis Picabia ............................................................................................................................ 163
Inspired by Jean Tinguely .............................................................................................................................. 165
Inspired by Jean-Baptiste Monge ................................................................................................................... 169
Inspired by Norvak Morrisseau ...................................................................................................................... 172
Inspired by Piet Mondriaan ............................................................................................................................ 174
Inspired by Victor Brauner ............................................................................................................................ 176
Inspired by Zdzislaw Beksinski ...................................................................................................................... 179
Inspired by Greg Simkins, Naoto Hattori and Alex Gross ................................................................................ 181
Inspired by Giotto ......................................................................................................................................... 183
Portrait of a Praying Mantis ........................................................................................................................... 184
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Mobile nest or bugbnb? ................................................................................................................................. 188
Anthropomorphism ........................................................................................................................................ 194
Love .............................................................................................................................................................. 198
Science ......................................................................................................................................................... 200
Little girls ..................................................................................................................................................... 205
Unearthly ...................................................................................................................................................... 208
Photo seed .................................................................................................................................................... 209
Insect World ends here ................................................................................................................................. 236
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Insect World
Insect World passport
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Prehistory, early civilization and classical world
Educational school poster depicts a pre-historic world where insects coexist in harmony
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Prehistory, early civilization and classical world
Altamira cave paintings, estimated to be over 15,000 years old
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Prehistory, early civilization and classical world
Insect carvings dating back to pre-dynastic Egypt
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Prehistory, early civilization and classical world
Statue of a praying mantis at the ancient Giza complex in Egypt, dating back to the Old Kingdom
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Prehistory, early civilization and classical world
Insect paintings decorate the walls of ancient Etruscan burial tombs, dating back over 2,500 years
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Prehistory, early civilization and classical world
An old Greek vase decorated with colorful insects
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China
Chinese ancient pen drawing (1)
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China – pen drawings
Chinese ancient pen drawing (2)
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China - calligraphy
Chinese calligraphy involves the use of brush and ink to create fluid, elegant strokes and characters
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China - calligraphy
The use of traditional calligraphy and shading techniques creates a sense of movement and lifelike quality
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Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhist insect god
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Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan woodblock print
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Tibetan Buddhism
Buddhist prayer wheel decorated with stylized insect images (Lhasa)
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Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan art (1)
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Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan art (2)
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Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan art (3)
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Africa
Traditional Dogon insect masks (1)
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Africa
Traditional Dogon insect masks (2)
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Africa
African insect mask
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Africa
Like the real Picasso bug (Sphaerocoris annulus), this look-alike appears almost as a miniature work of abstract art
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Japan
Traditional Japanese-style ink drawing on rice paper
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Japan – Zen art
Japanese Zen style drawing (1)
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Japan – Zen art
Japanese Zen style drawing (2)
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Japan - Zen art
Japanese Zen style drawing (3)
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Japan – Zen art
Zen style sculpture (1)
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Japan – Zen art
Zen style sculpture (2)
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Japan – robot art
Japanese robot in the form of an ant
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Japan – robot art
Japanese robot in the form of a butterfly
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Japan – robot art
Japanese robot in the form of a damselfly
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Minimal art
Minimal art (1)
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Minimal art
Minimal art (2)
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Minimal art
Minimal art (3)
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Cubism
Cubism (1)
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Cubism
Cubism (2)
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Cubism
Cubism (3)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (1)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (2)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (3)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (4)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (5)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (6)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (7)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (8)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (9)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (10)
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Surrealism
Surrealism (11)
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Cyclosect and Rotasect
Cyclosects are an interesting and unique concept that combines the mechanical form of a bicycle with the organic form of an
insect, while Rotasects combine the features of an insect with the function of wheels. This merging of two seemingly
disparate forms can create a unique and visually striking image.
In art, the combination of the mechanical and organic elements in a Cyclosect or Rotasect can be used to explore themes of
technology, nature, and their relationship with each other. For example, an artist might use them to comment on the impact
of technology on the natural world, or to highlight the interdependence of these two elements.
Additionally, the form of a Cyclosect or Rotasect itself can be a subject of artistic exploration. An artist might choose to
emphasize the mechanical or organic elements, or to play with the balance between them. They might also experiment with
different shapes and colors to create different visual effects.
In conclusion, Cyclosects and Rotasects offer a unique and intriguing subject for artists, one that can be used to explore a
variety of themes and to create visually striking images. Whether emphasizing the mechanical or organic elements, or
playing with their balance, an artist can use these forms to express their ideas and visions.
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Cyclosect and Rotasect
Cyclosect (1)
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Cyclosect and Rotasect
Cyclosect (2)
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Cyclosect and Rotasect
Cyclosect (3)
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Cyclosect and Rotasect
Rotasect
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Cyclosect and Rotasect
Be careful
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Insect-style architecture
Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright
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Insect-style architecture
Inspired by Antoni Gaudí
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Insect-style architecture
Inspired by Antoni Gaudi
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Insect-style architecture
Inspired by Zaha Hadi
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Special operations (1)
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Special operations (2)
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Fantasy insects
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Comics book style
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Disney style
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Studio Ghibli style (1)
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Studio Ghibli style (2)
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Geof Darrow style (1)
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Geof Darrow style (2)
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Cartoons, comics and anime
Night Watch
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Steampunk Metalfly
Being build (1)
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Steampunk Metalfly
Being build (2)
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Steampunk Metalfly
Being used to play 78 rpm records
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Underwater
Underwater insects can secrete an antifreeze-like substance to prevent their bodies from freezing in the cold water
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Deep sea
Deep sea insects have the ability to extract oxygen from the water to breathe
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Deepsea
Submarine insect
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Just fantasy
Fierce looking wasp
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Just fantasy
Moth cave moonlight
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Just fantasy
Termite nest
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Just fantasy
Treehopper (1)
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Just fantasy
Treehopper (2)
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Just fantasy
Longhorn beetle
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Just fantasy
Ant
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Just fantasy
Blue Morpho
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Just fantasy
Praying Mantis
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Just fantasy
Butterfly and Monitor Lizard
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Just fantasy
Butterfly perching on toadstool
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Just fantasy
Frightened grasshopper hiding behind a tree
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Just fantasy
Grasshopper in Iceland
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Just fantasy
Jungle Jumping Spider
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Just fantasy
Grasshopper in front of the Potala at sunset
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Just fantasy
Albino in Antarctica
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Just fantasy
Robberfly evolved to survive arctic conditions
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Just fantasy
Desert Jumping Spider
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Just fantasy
Smoothy with honeycomb
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Just fantasy
Chocolate
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Just fantasy
Robot mimics katydid
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Just fantasy
Warrior wasp above the city of Amsterdam
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Just fantasy
Spider wasp
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Just fantasy
Captured
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Inspired by Auguste Rodin
Praying Mantis inspired by Auguste Rodin
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Inspired by Trevor Henderson
Surreal cartoon insect inspired by Trevor Henderson (1)
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Inspired by Trevor Henderson
Surreal cartoon insect inspired by Trevor Henderson (2)
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Inspired by Trevor Henderson
Surreal cartoon insect inspired by Trevor Henderson (3)
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Inspired by Trevor Henderson
Surreal cartoon insect inspired by Trevor Henderson (4)
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Inspired by Hayao Miyazaki
Mechanized insect in the style that appears in Hayao Miyazaki’s animation films produced by Studio Ghibli (1)
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Inspired by Hayao Miyazaki
Mechanized insect in the style that appears in Hayao Miyazaki’s animation films produced by Studio Ghibli (2)
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Inspired by Catherine Chalmers
Cockroach in chair inspired by Catherine Chalmers
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Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's paintings (1)
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Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's paintings (2)
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Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's paintings (3)
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Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's paintings (4)
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Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch
Inspired by Hieronymus Bosch's paintings (5)
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Inspired by Rosalind Monks
Damselfly frontal view pen drawing inspired by Rosalind Monks
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Inspired by Rosalind Monks
Insects pen drawing inspired by Rosalind Monks
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Inspired by dr. Seuss
Inspired by the cartoons of Dr. Seuss (1)
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Inspired by dr. Seuss
Inspired by the cartoons of Dr. Seuss (2)
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Inspired by M.C. Escher
Insect drawing in the style of M.C. Escher (1)
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Inspired by M.C. Escher
Insect drawing in the style of M.C. Escher (2)
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Inspired by Pablo Picasso
Artwork inspired by Pablo Picasso (1)
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Inspired by Pablo Picasso
Artwork inspired by Pablo Picasso (2)
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Inspired by Pablo Picasso
Artwork inspired by Pablo Picasso (3)
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Inspired by Salvador Dali
Insect artwork inspired by Salvador Dali (1)
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inspired by Salvador Dali
Insect artwork inspired by Salvador Dali (2)
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Inspired by Salvador Dali
Insect artwork inspired by Salvador Dali (3)
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Inspired by Salvador Dali
Insect artwork inspired by Salvador Dali (4)
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Inspired by Salvador Dali
Insect artwork inspired by Salvador Dali (5)
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Inspired by Salvador Dali
Insect artwork inspired by Salvador Dali (6)
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Inspired by Jack Skellington
Insect in a charcoal drawing inspired by Jack Skellington (1)
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Inspired by Jack Skellington
Insect in a charcoal drawing inspired by Jack Skellington (2)
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Inspired by Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max
Insect artwork combining the styles of Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max (1)
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Inspired by Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max
Insect artwork combining the styles of Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max (2)
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Inspired by Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max
Insect artwork combining the styles of Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max (3)
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Inspired by Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max
Insect artwork combining the styles of Zaha Hadid, Tuomas Korpi and Peter Max (4)
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Inspired by Karel Appel
Insect painting style Karel Appel (1)
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Inspired by Karel Appel
Insect painting style Karel Appel (2)
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Inspired by Marcel Duchamp
Insect painting conceptual art style inspired by Marcel Duchamp
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Inspired by Marcel Duchamp
Insect conceptual art style inspired by Marcel Duchamp
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Inspired by Margaret Zinser Hunt
Glass (1)
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Inspired by Margaret Zinser Hunt
Glass (2)
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Inspired by Max Ernst
Insect painting inspired by Max Ernst (1)
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Inspired by Max Ernst
Insect painting inspired by Max Ernst (2)
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Inspired by Max Ernst
Insect painting inspired by Max Ernst (3)
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Inspired by Wilfredo Lam
Insect painting inspired by Wilfredo Lam (1)
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Inspired by Wilfredo Lam
Insect painting inspired by Wilfredo Lam (2)
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Inspired by Yves Tanguy
Insect painting inspired by Ives Tanguy (1)
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Inspired by Yves Tanguy
Insect painting inspired by Ives Tanguy (2)
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Inspired by Yves Tanguy
Insect painting inspired by Ives Tanguy (3)
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Inspired by Yves Tanguy
Insect painting inspired by Ives Tanguy (4)
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Inspired by Sandro Botticelli
Painting inspired by Sandro Botticelli who rarely incorporated insects as a motif
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Inspired by Joan Miro
Insect painting inspired by Joan Miro (1)
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Inspired by Joan Miro
Insect painting inspired by Joan Miro (2)
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Inspired by René Magritte
Painting style René Magritte (1)
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Inspired by René Magritte
Painting style René Magritte (2)
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Inspired by Brian Despain
Insect painting inspired by Brian Despain
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Inspired by Marc Chagall
Insect painting style Marc Chagall
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Inspired by Edvard Munch
Painting inspired by Edvard Munch (1)
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Inspired by Edvard Munch
Painting inspired by Edvard Munch (2)
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Inspired by Odeith
Mural insect painting style Odeith (1)
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Inspired by Odeith
Mural insect painting style Odeith (2)
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Inspired by Francis Picabia
Painting style Francis Picabia (1)
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Inspired by Francis Picabia
Painting style Francis Picabia (2)
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Inspired by Jean Tinguely
Kinetic insect sculpture inspired by Jean Tinguely (1)
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Inspired by Jean Tinguely
Kinetic insect sculpture inspired by Jean Tinguely (2)
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Inspired by Jean Tinguely
Kinetic insect sculpture inspired by Jean Tinguely (3)
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Inspired by Jean Tinguely
Kinetic insect sculpture inspired by Jean Tinguely (4)
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Inspired by Jean-Baptiste Monge
Insect illustration inspired by Jean-Baptiste Monge (1)
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Inspired by Jean-Baptiste Monge
Insect illustration inspired by Jean-Baptiste Monge (2)
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Inspired by Jean-Baptiste Monge
Insect illustration inspired by Jean-Baptiste Monge (3)
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Inspired by Norvak Morrisseau
Painting style Norvak Morrisseau (1)
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Inspired by Norvak Morrisseau
Painting style Norvak Morrisseau (2)
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Inspired by Piet Mondriaan
Insect artwork style Piet Mondriaan (1)
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Inspired by Piet Mondriaan
Insect artwork style Piet Mondriaan (2)
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Inspired by Victor Brauner
Insect artwork inspired by Victor Brauner (1)
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Inspired by Victor Brauner
Insect artwork inspired by Victor Brauner (2)
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Inspired by Victor Brauner
Insect artwork inspired by Victor Brauner (3)
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Inspired by Zdzislaw Beksinski
Painting in the style of Zdzislaw Beksinski (1)
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Inspired by Zdzislaw Beksinski
Painting in the style of Zdzislaw Beksinski (2)
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Inspired by Greg Simkins, Naoto Hattori and Alex Gross
Insect emerging from a forest, combination of the styles of Greg Simkins, Naoto Hattori and Alex Gross
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Inspired by Greg Simkins, Naoto Hattori and Alex Gross
Praying mantis emerging from a forest, combination of the styles of Greg Simkins, Naoto Hattori and Alex Gross
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Inspired by Giotto
Spiritual insect world inspired by Giotto
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Portrait of a Praying Mantis
Reading the New York Times
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Portrait of a Praying Mantis
On a bench in a deserted classroom
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Portrait of a Praying Mantis
Dinner in Chinese restaurant
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Portrait of a Praying Mantis
Inside his prison cell enjoying a simple meal
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Mobile nest or bugbnb?
Mobile nest (1)
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Mobile nest or bugbnb?
Bugbnb (1)
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Mobile nest or bugbnb?
Bugbnb (2)
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Mobile nest or bugbnb?
Mobile nest (2)
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Mobile nest or bugbnb?
Bugbnb (3)
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Mobile nest or bugbnb?
Bugbnb (4)
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Anthropomorphism
On the beach (1)
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Anthropomorphism
On the beach (2)
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Anthropomorphism
On the beach (3)
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Anthropomorphism
On the beach (4)
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Love
Loving bees
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Love
Loving beetles
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Science
Life cycle from caterpillar to adult butterfly, inspired by Leonardo Da Vinci
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Science
Insect study style Leonardo Da Vinci
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Science
Insect as seen under an electron microscope
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Science
External view
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Science
Internal view
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Little girls
A nightmare that melted in the morning
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Little girls
Drawing creepy creatures
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Little girls
Chocolate robberfly on top
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Unearthly
Intergalactic butterfly
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Photo seed
Seed: Lycaena dispar
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Photo seed
Seed: Papilio andraemon
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Photo seed
Seed: Panorpa communis
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Photo seed
Seed: Melanargia galathea
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Photo seed
Seed: Plebejus argus
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Photo seed
Seed: Melanis pixe
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Photo seed
Seed: Agraulis vanilla
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Photo seed
Seed: Pyrisitia nise
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Photo seed
Seed: Panorpa cognata
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Photo seed
Seed: Pachliopta aristolochiae
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Photo seed
Seed: Meliponini sp.
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Photo seed
Seed: Megachile impressa
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Photo seed
Seed: Graphium antiphates
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Photo seed
Seed: Ithomia terra
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Photo seed
Seed: Agelaia constructor
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Photo seed
Seed: Ameles spallanzania
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Photo seed
Seed: Cethosia cyane
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Photo seed
Seed: Dysmachus sp.
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Photo seed
Seed: Mechanitis polymnia isthmia
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Photo seed
Seed: Heliconius hecalesia
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Photo seed
Seed: Argia cupraurea
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Photo seed
Seed: Papilio demoleus
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Photo seed
Seed: Rhyothemis variegate
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Photo seed
Seed: Calopteryx virgo polar coordinates
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Photo seed
Seed: Polistes versicolor on nest
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Photo seed
Seed: Lasaia agesilas
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Photo seed
Seed: Promachus leoninus
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Insect World ends here
You are leaving the insect zone
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