BUG ROCK!!

I love using things from nature in my art and I had the inspiration to use beach stones that I collected from the shores of Lake Michigan and since I conveniently live only several blocks away from Lake Michigan I can do some beach-combing and find some really neat natural materials. I love how the action of the waves and sand makes for such a wonderfully smooth working art surface. After I collect the perfect stones I use my technique to solder the legs and head wire on.  Then I use colored pencil to add the design on the top and bottom of the stone and  seal it with a clear acrylic spray.  I add the beads for eyes and some wire antennae (which are movable) for the final touch.  Each bug has its own unique characteristics and no two are alike.

A penny next to the bug rock give you an idea of how big it is, the rock itself measures 3 inches long not including the head or antennae.

Bottom side of bug rock