This table lists a number of major fiction books in which the focus is specifically on ants. Again, people could book a date, suggest a subject and own the artwork painted on that day. Paintings for ants by lorraine loots home facebook. Please note that this table excludes many books which contain separate chapters related to. Book lists, elementary, homeschool, kindergarten, nature, preschool, reading and writing this post may contain affiliate links. He is an incredible artist from cape town, south africa. Project by lorraine loots tackles vintage book covers, the cosmos, and. She would create a mini signature painting everyday for an entire year.
Still going strong from my 365day painting challenge in 20, i decided to keep going and take on another consecutive year of daily. If you try to read this in bed, you wont be able to breathe because of the mass on your chest. We are the ants is, without a doubt and with no hesitation, one of the greatest, most heartwarming books i have ever read. This table lists a number of major nonfiction books in which the focus is specifically on ants. Paintings for ants by lorraine loots, cape town, western cape. Its extremely well written, but the language is generally geared towards entomologists.
Postcards for ants is an ongoing painting project by cape town artist lorraine loots who has been creating a miniature painting every single day since january the artist works with paint brushes, pencils, and bare eyes to render superbly. Ants, ants, and more ants ants, ants, and more ants ants, ants, and more ants. Get your hands on a customizable ant emmet postcard from zazzle. The wittily named 365 paintings for ants was so successful that the artist decided to extend it for a second year as well. On this site, you will find a full catalogue of the body of work i have been creating over the past 5 years. Incredibly tiny galaxies, animals and books in miniature paintings by. In 20 cape town based artist, lorraine loots, started a inspiring 365 day journey. For swap adcards i like hedgehogs, snails, ladybugs, ants, bees, my zodiacal sign geminis and beautiful illustrations. Because we are the ants, and well keep marching on. It has dwelt in rainforest tree trunks and acorns of oak trees, beneath logs, and under sidewalks. Since january the cape town artist has been creating a new miniature painting everyday. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Choose 24 photos for 3 identical tiny books or choose 72 photos for 3 unique tiny books. Pinczes, hey, little ant by phillip hoose, two bad.
To book the original painting or a postcard version of it, buyers can view the calendar on this website to see if their date is still available and if so, proceed to book it online. If you decided that you want to swap with me, know that l wish photoproof. Postcards for ants detailed paintings, amazing art. Its the product of a citizen science project that im a big fan of, the school of ants. Postcards for ants is an ongoing painting project by cape town artist lorraine loots who has been creating a miniature painting every single day since january 1, 20. This book is something youll want on your coffee table with a magnifying glass to share with your people how amazing of an artist loraine loots is. Please note that this table excludes many books which contain separate chapters related to ants.
Check out these coinsized paintings by miniaturist lorraine loots for her long running projects called paintings for ants and postcards for ants. However, if i rated this novel on a scale of 15, with five being i. Please scroll down for resources mentioned in this post. Postcards for ants is an ongoing painting project by lorraine loots. In her series 365 postcards for ants, cape townbased artist lorraine loots produced a miniature painting every day for an entire year. Please view the stories and chapters table for such items. Ants, ants, and more ants is an informational book about one of the most well known of all insectsthe ant.
A couple of years ago, i came across miniature art masterpieces on instagram by south african artist. Songbirds book of postcards gorey creatures book of postcards mark rothko book of postcards the white city. Cape townbased artist lorraine loots took up a remarkable 365day challenge. I hate to think of an actual book being destroyed to make it, but it is beautiful. Informational nonfiction, 168 words, level g grade 1, lexile 460l. Find a large selection of sizes and shapes for your postcard needs. The ants is a 1991 science fiction novel by french writer bernard werber. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Book art by jonathan wiley, a tree grows in brooklyn.
This is a beautiful and comprehensive book that summarizes what is known about ants. Sep 11, 2018 postcards for ants is an ongoing painting project by cape town artist lorraine loots who has been creating a miniature painting every single day since january 1, 20. Yet, despite the obvious erudition that was necessary for the writing of this book, the ants, like all good science texts, does not claim to be the last word on the subject. The artist began her challenge in the beginning of 20 and, after enjoying the routine of her successful challenge, she decided to continue with the postcards for ants project in 2014. Not mighty in size, but mighty in resourcefulness and industry, the ant has crawled the earth since prehistoric times. The ants is the most comprehensive referance book available on the subject. Postcards for ants mini paintings, miniatures, ants. At the beginning of 20, cape townbased artist lorraine loots took up a 365day challenge, devoting her time and energy to create one miniature painting every day for the entire year. May 17, 2016 explore aliceycls board 365 postcards for ants, followed by 158 people on. At first her subjects stemmed from her own imagination but as the project gained followers, people took the opportunity to book dates that were special to them to. Cape townbased artist lorraine loots created the project 365 postcards for ants, painting a tiny picture every day for 365 days that she uploaded on her tumblr and instagram. Altered book art by livre paysage this is gorgeous.
I have categorised these works into collections so you can browse through or purchase limited edition art prints, books, posters or original paintings as i. She completed the journey after one whole year, enjoying the challenge so much she decided to continue the postcards for ants project in 2014. Readers will learn about different colors and sizes of ants as well as different jobs. Loots has been creating a new tiny painting every single day since january 1st, 20, posting each one on instagram and engaging fans by. It includes highquality reproductions of her entire 2014 collection. Leave a reply we are the ants is a young adult semiscience fiction novel by shaun david hutchinson.
Stunning miniature paintings by lorraine loots postcards for ants neel we have put together an amazing collection of miniature paintings of lorriane loots. Postcards for ants is an ongoing painting project by cape town artist. Sep 16, 2014 postcards for ants is an ongoing painting project by cape town artist lorraine loots who has been creating a miniature painting every single day since january 1, 20. She creates stunning miniature paintings of animals. Mar 15, 2016 we are the ants is a young adult semiscience fiction novel by shaun david hutchinson. Its been a while since i gave a book 5 stars but not only that, its been a while since i completely loved and adored it. A few months later, i was surprised by a package with a south africa postmark that contained her book, 365 postcards for ants. It has protected forests by capturing insects, cleared weeds away from acacia trees, and by growing gardens has released important nutrients into the soil. Postcards for ants is an exquisite retrospective collection from miniaturist artist and global instagram phenomenon lorraine loots. High quality ants inspired postcards by independent artists and designers from around the world. Its so cool, this is absolutely amazing but i cringe at defacing a book like that. The book sold more than two million copies and has been translated into more than 30 languages. At first her subjects stemmed from her own imagination but as the project gained followers, people took the opportunity to book dates that were special to them to commission a personal painting.
Fans of lootss beautiful paintings can write to the artist and book upcoming artworks or prints. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Chicagos worlds columbian exposition of 1893 book of postcards lawren s. Pages media music album leninhas postcards for swap. For more resources, printables and activities related to ants and other insects, please see my insects unit study page.
This book is primarily aimed at academics as a reference work, detailing the ants anatomy, physiology, social organization including their caste system, altruistic behaviour, and chemical communication with pheromones, their ecology vital for turning the soil and controlling insect pests, and natural history. Postcards and scenes framed to look like vintage travel posters bring a cosmopolitan air to the pages as rice highlights the eiffel tower, egyptian pyramids, and other landmarks. Unique artwork for posting words of wisdom or decorating your wall, fridge or office. Artist paints a miniature painting every day for 365 days. Creative cut out book art a tree grows in brooklyn jonathan wiley. The detroit industry murals book of postcards art from alaska book of postcards edward hopper book of postcards. This years collection was inspired by my home cape town. A 365day miniature painting project by lorraine loots. Impossibly tiny daily illustrations this is my absolute favorite watercolor series 27 x 21 mm.
Postcards for ants detailed paintings, amazing art, miniatures. A great new book about ants was released today, free, for you to download. The wittily named 365 paintings for ants was so successful that the artist decided to. If you have at least a bit of a background in entomology, the ants is a great referance and even a decent read. To be the first to hear about availabilities of original paintings, please sign up for my mailing. A personal message can be included which will be handwritten on the back of the piece, and postcards will be sent out once a month. Stunning miniature paintings by lorraine loots postcards. As an amazon associate, i earn from qualifying purchases. A repeated refrain ants n uncles, uncles n ants, dancin the world with ants in his pants. I have categorised these works into collections so you can browse through or purchase limited edition art prints, books, posters or original paintings as i release them. Please note that this table excludes books and other publications which contain separate chapters andor stories related to ants. Loots has been creating a new tiny painting every single day since january 1st, 20. Jul 26, 2019 a 365 day miniature painting project by artist lorraine loots. Capetonian lorraine loots started painting a miniature a day on 01 january 20.
I say semiscience fiction because the novel is more contemporary than scifi, and it deals with some very realistic and dark issues. The artist works with paint brushes, pencils, and bare eyes to render superbly detailed paintings scarcely larger than a small coin. However, if i rated this novel on a scale of 15, with five being i absolutely loved it. The most minuscule details of a floral bouquet, an oldfashioned camera, a jockey on a horse or a vw bus are rendered with incredibly fine paintbrushes to create paintings smaller than a quarter in artist lorraine loots series, 365 postcards for ants. Carl larsson book of postcards the vienna workshop book of postcards john james audubon. Part art book, part cape town tourist guide, postcards for ants puts a microscope onto one of the worlds most beautiful cities, and is an instant collectors musthave. Postcards for ants is a miniature illustrations project leaded by lorraine loot, happening all year long.