I made this guy with air dry clay a little while ago. He’s sort of supposed to look like a stone cave guradian of some sort. I made him to be able to hold an incense stick in his mouth. I also have a big piece of bark I found outside to catch the fallen ashes.
I’m currently out of incense sticks right now though, so I put a twig in his mouth to demonstrate.
unfortunately this critter was gone when we found it, but it’s wings are so pretty i had to keep it, a necklace maybe? 🦋
[31/7/2021]
i've found this little guy on a wall nearby my house
according to iNaturalist, it belongs to the genus Mallodon
I wanna run away and live on your family's boat,
It's a triple dog dare, you're a chicken if you don't,
I can fish for our food and you know how to start a flame,
If you don't get out now, you'll only have yourself to blame.
Grass hopper + cricket superstition
many native Americans believed crickets brought good luck as well, and avoided mimicking the chirping out of respect for the insect.
William Shakespeare was familiar with crickets being associated with happiness.
It was believed in many places in Europe that the cricket brought with it a promise of good fortune and riches coming to the family.
Many people in Belarus still insist wearing a cricket amulet or charm will increase the attraction of wealth make you a faster runner.
Seeing a grasshopper jumping in front of you or even jumping on you is a great sign! It means the world is telling you to move forward because good things are in store.
I've heard people from the Netherlands believe white crickets mean sickness will come your way.
The Japanese often catch these delightful insects and keep them as pets that are meant to give the soul peace, luck and clear away negativity.
Grasshopper spirit animal has direct connections with the lucky number 7.
Clairvoyance and spiritual guidance are grasshoppers’ inspiring talents.
" the hoppers hunch " is a term that means you're very clever like a grasshopper.
Poland has a belief that having a cricket in the kitchen or near the hearth is especially lucky and is said to bring good fortune to the home.
I've been told in China it was common to carry around crickets or keep them as good luck pets.
many believe that when a cricket leaves your presence, bad luck will follow.
In Australia the term " kiss the cricket " is superstition of warding off bad luck abd curses.
The saying " kiss your lucky cricket goodbye." Means you're f🍄cked basically.
the grasshopper symbolizes luck, both good and bad.
When the wisdom of the grasshopper is observed and respected it brings about good fortune, but carelessly mistreat the grasshopper and your luck may soon turn sour.
Grasshoppers and locusts also symbolize intuition and sensitivity.
Its often believed a grasshopper entering your house is an omen depending on the color.
Seeing a black grasshopper means death.
Many believe hearing the song of a cricket ir grasshopper can heal the soul.
Grasshoppers often symbolize moving forward from trauma since a grasshopper cannot move in reverse nor move sideways, only ever moving in a forward direction.
Grasshoppers are seen as healers, offering its healing to any who’ll listen almost every evening.
When a grasshopper enters your house it is truly a sign of an omen. Signifying abundance and spiritual wealth.
In Saharan Africa the Grasshoppers, cricket and locust are seen as spirits of medicine, healing and guidance. { and comfort food }
In Feng Shui, the meaning of the grasshopper is that of wisdom and nobility, immortality and protection from traitors.
It is believed that placing this insect near someone's dying bed will help them to have a peaceful passing and good rebirth.
I made friends with a JUMPING SPIDER TODAY! she was on a bridge on my way to the studio and I held out to hand for her, and she jumped onto it :D I've never let a spider crawl on my face before today. I was a little nervous, but the way we looked into each other's souls before she jumped onto my face was so intense and fascinating. Everything she did was so thoughtful.
Bee Taxidermy Habitat
Date: April 30, 2022
I found this poor girl during a walk just dead on the sidewalk and decided to make her into a little habitat type piece to honor her. Save the bees, folks! They're endanger and super important to the survival of the plants!! Idk how she died but her body will forever be apart of this simple display I've made. I know it's not perfect and you can see my mistakes if you look closely but I'm proud of it and intend on getting better for future projects!