Mantis Religiosa

CrepePaperMantisbyTinaKraus14

European Mantis

(Mantis religiosa)

Handcrafted paper sculpture
2019
(sold)
Materials: Crepe Paper, Wire, Pastel Chalk, Glue, Paint, Wooden Bead
This is a Mantis Religiosa I created with artist’s Crepe Paper as a commission.
For my sculptures, I am inspired by the beauty of nature and I try to make them as lifelike and detailed as I can.
This Mantis is almost lifesize, it measures around 6 cm from head to tail.