Insect Fettish?

Today was my 2nd painting studio class. It was another good day of painting and I am also getting to know the other painters there. Its a jovial, friendly group. I am truly loving every minute of it.


So, here is the progress on my painting. I got comments like:
"Its so pretty and happy."
"Oh, BEES!"
"That's so unusual and interesting."

Most were bewildered when I said, "This is just my 'background' pattern."

Anyway, last week when I was thinking about my idea and got the image of bees from a paper products catalogue, I also realized I have probably been influenced by ANOTHER original work of art already hanging in my house: Dragon flies by Holly's hubby David Graff.


You can see more of their art at their website, which is pretty dated and clumsy.
Gilt Gallery Studio website.