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Artist's Statement
Praying mantises represent courage, strength, and mindful action. I painted this because I felt the need to bottle up these attributes while I was going through a difficult time in my life. The mantis serves as a visual reminder of what I need to hold onto when times get tough.
Dimensions
36 x 20 in.
Year created
2025
Rights
© The Author(s)
Recommended Citation
Schmidt, Reese A., "The Bug Collector" (2025). SACAD: Creative Activities. 16.
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/sacad_art/16
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