IF Fearless

on
The Sacrificial Bee
graphite/digital sketch

The bee symbolizes many things in many cultures dating back to ancient times. The death of a bee after it stings represents sacrificing your self for something special and dear. So to me, in this sketch (a sketch for a future painting) The Sacrificial Bee is FEARLESS 

♥

Comments

  1. josh pincus is cryingMay 10, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    cool illustration. great character.

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  2. Dear FirefliesMay 10, 2010 at 4:49 PM

    Hello Ivy, this is such a wonderfully delicate image! I love how you've interpreted 'fearless' in a very unique way. :)

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  3. roberto M.May 10, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    Beautiful and delicate.

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  4. Mr. SpoquiMay 10, 2010 at 7:11 PM

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  5. Ana M.F.May 10, 2010 at 7:16 PM

    really cute <3

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  6. Tony LaRoccaMay 10, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    Not a fan of bees, but beautiful work!

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  7. Ken WooiMay 11, 2010 at 7:50 AM

    nice work. looking good.

    p/s: i've answered your 2 questions on Simple Blogger Tips. =)

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  8. roberto M.May 11, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Thanks for your comment, i think i can write to you in spanish?

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  9. Ken WooiMay 11, 2010 at 10:29 AM

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  10. IVYALLOVERMay 11, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Thank you all for your kind comments so nice to hear ♥

    Gracias...si escribir en español esta bien - debo practicar :)

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  11. SooMay 11, 2010 at 1:12 PM

    Wow what a beautiful illo. Love the color palette.

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  12. Kim KlassenMay 11, 2010 at 1:31 PM

    oh my goodness, this is so very beautiful. it speaks to my soul... LOVELY!!

    xxo, kim

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  13. thefridayfrogMay 11, 2010 at 9:22 PM

    hiya, ivy! thanks so much for the visit! this is really pretty and kinnnnnd of creepy as she really doesn't seem to mind picking up a bumble bee by the wing. she looks so poised about it all. love the flowers! :))

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  14. IVYALLOVERMay 12, 2010 at 9:56 AM

    Haha ah yes! "thefridayfrog" I was hoping someone would say its creepy too. Just what I was trying to capture - the fine line between sweetness and creepiness, the unexpected :)

    Thanks guys for all your comments! ♥

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  15. Stephey Baker @ Marked By The MuseMay 13, 2010 at 8:00 AM

    Hello! I like your illustration, or course because of the bee...you know that I love symbols and meaning especially in art and in LIFE. It's just like the animal totem class I'm teaching. Bravo! Ivy! xox

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  16. Pásztohy LiliMay 13, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    nice haircut

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