Each year I come across at least one praying mantis. It is somewhat rare, though, and every time I normally stop in my tracks and stoop down to get a closer look. The size of the critter (probably 3-4 inches from noggin to butt) is always quite intimidating and I’ve never been one to pick up bugs if I’m not 100% certain that I won’t get bit or stung. This one had a nice dramatic shadow in the evening sun, so I thought it might be fun to try and paint, though I haven’t yet worked up the courage to try.
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