Blue-banded Bee Original Painting

This wombat is very pleased with his little, blue striped companion. It's a special bee and my favourite. Its name is the Blue-banded bee. 

This bee was named ABC's 2024 insect of the year. Its a vividly coloured native bee with a distinctive buzz. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-09/blue-banded-bee-australian-insect-of-the-year-inaugral-vote/104572938

I drew my picture freehand, as I do all of my artwork, and painted this cheery scene on Khadi Mill paper made from recycled cotton rags. It is approximately 14 x 21cm.  

I have written the title of the painting, my full name and signature on the back of the painting.

All images are copyrighted because they are my ideas, hand-drawings and my original artwork. They are not to be reproduced in any manner without permission from the artist, Patricia Hopwood-Wade (pjpaintings@gmail.com).