I had the idea for this little illustration back in the fall when I was remembering one autumn when I was viciously attacked and bitten by multiples of ladybugs, or rather it was most likely the fake ladybugs who masquerade as the nice benevolent ones, but are in fact nuisance worthy Mexican been beetles which feast on crops, and apparently exposed flesh. Anyway, it got me thinking that maybe the real ladybugs should have a showdown with the impostors, and the idea of the ladybug sumo wrestling bout was born. I had tried a few sketches at the time, but couldn't get the positioning right. 'Heavy' seemed like the perfect topic to make another attempt at it, and I have to say I had fun with this one. Some ideas just need extra time to marinate.
This was painted in photoshop, and was enhanced, as the last post, using some free brushes offered by the brilliant artist, Alex Dukal.
23 comments:
Such a clever idea!
Very funny. You really captured the feel of them "squaring off".
cute! i love ladybugs and would have never imagined this scenario. very creative!
LOL. Sumo little bugs! What a cute idea! ;)
Ha! This is hilarious! Great picture.
What a fun idea, heavy duty ladybugs sumo wrestling! I love their sumo outfits and look of sheer concentration. They mean business!
Funny and clever!
A really funny idea and well executed. Vicious ladybugs: who knew? Thanks for the wall of "H"inspiration. A cool decorating idea for sure!
what a clever, original idea....a total switch on how we think of demure ladybugs...wondefully done !!
That's a great concept. And well illustrated too! Nice work!
I have never heard of those mean ladybugs, I will definitely look twice next time I see one!! I love this, your work is so beautiful. You've got such a great style.
What a great idea and adorable drawing! You're so talented, I love your stuff!
I had never heard of the mean ladybugs, but I agree the good and evil ladybugs should have a showdown, hee hee.
Oh, and thanks for the link to the PS brushes.
What a great oringinal idea and really nicely done!
now that is an interesting take on the theme. are they wrestling in a glass or petri dish?
Great concept, and beautifully executed. I'm going to check out those free brushes.
Wow! I love sumo! And now I love your lady bugs, too.
Wow! I've never heard of ladybugs that bite! We have them all over our house, but they must be of the benevolent variety! Your illustration is so creative and humorous. The sumo "diapers" are such a great touch!
This is wonderful! Very creative.
Awesome! Go lady bugs!! I like the brush textures, they look very natural.
oh, this is brilliant. fantastic idea and great colour choices!
angela, they are too too presh! i love 'em!! so springie, i can't wait for some ladybugs!! not too many though!
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Pretty funny! I like it! Thanks for the link to my website and to the PS Brushes!
Cheers!
Alex
Ha ha ha -- this is too funny!! Great!!
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