A celebration of quiet encounters, “Wingèd Beasties” gathers close-up nature artworks that treat damselflies and dragonflies as luminous subjects rather than mere specimens. Each piece invites an unhurried look: thin lines, glassy wings, and living colour, turning a moment of stillness into a lasting presence on the wall.
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The Wingèd Beasties Series
Themes and Mood
The series carries a meditative calm. Each creature is poised at rest, suspended between motion and stillness. These works encourage slower looking — noticing the sheen of an abdomen, the micro‑architecture of a wing, or the softness of light dissolving into background.
Craft and Technique
Meticulous line and translucency define the series. Wing venation is rendered with architectural clarity yet remains soft enough to feel alive. Close focus is balanced by gentle bokeh, setting crisp subjects against softened fields of colour. Metallic and earthy surfaces add iridescence without gloss.
Colour and Light
Cool emeralds, teals, leaf‑greens, and icy blues dominate. Warmth appears in accents: the scarlet and gold of the large red damselfly, or the amber glow of the female ruddy darter. Light is soft and natural, emphasising contour and texture over harsh contrast.
Composition and Gesture
Diagonal perches, stems, and angled leaves guide the eye along the body and wings. Each piece has its own rhythm: lyrical sweeps in some, compact tension in others. Wings‑out gestures suggest openness, while perched diagonals imply quiet readiness.
Cohesion and Flow
The set moves from intimate close readings to more declarative presences. Macro detail and consistent attention to wing structure unify the series, while posture, hue, and species add variety.
Emotional Register
These works dignify small lives. They offer reverent attention rather than spectacle, turning fleeting field moments into enduring companions for daily spaces.
Where They Belong
Perfect for modern, minimalist, and biophilic interiors. Works beautifully as a cohesive gallery set, while single pieces also stand strong as focal accents. Ideal for studies, bedrooms, reading nooks, and light‑filled hallways.
What Lingers
Ultimately, Wingèd Beasties is about tending to the near and delicate. These artworks hum with quiet confidence, filling a room with calm alertness and subtle wonder.
Construction and Sizing
Each print is crafted with premium 285gsm Hahnemühle Pearl paper and archival pigment inks for lasting vibrancy. Expertly inspected by our Master Printer and available framed and ready to hang. Alternatively you can choose the print only option and have it framed somewhere local to you.
Sizes
- 35cm x 28cm (13.8″ x 11″), frame optional
- 50cm x 40cm (19.7″ x 15.7″), frame optional
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