Monday, June 24, 2013

Scarabeo rinoceronte (Oryctes nasicornis)



Male Oryctes nasicornis found dead behind the house by my neighbor, gouache on Fabriano sketchbook, one day I'd like to see a fight ...between males!!!
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3 comments:

  1. Kate (Cathy Johnson)June 24, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    He's beautiful, Maria! I've seen a few of those...not fighting though.

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  2. Elva PaulsonJune 25, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    I love your contrast between the detail work on your beetle and the loose watercolor in your scene. Beautifully painted.

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  3. Maria Elena FerrariJune 27, 2013 at 1:31 AM

    Thank you Kate and Elva!

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