This project was really fun! I am almost done I do not want to rush it even if it is a bit late. I'd rather it be perfect and late than silly mistakes from rushing. Anyways my process to this point started from trying to think of what I was going to do. At first I was thinking of doing bright and colorful natural objects, but I had this amazing picture of a grass hopper. Since most insects have an exoskeleton/armer look to them I figured I can make it look mechanical. Since I wasn't sure of what mechanical objects look like I had to get many references for those parts. Otherwise I mostly did screws, dots, patterns, and wheels from the inside of a clock. For the wings it was difficult because I didn't want to put metal on it thinking it would seem heavy, so I put the different patterns of squares, circles, and screws. For the legs, which was my favorite part, I put springs on them to show the hop of the grass hopper. The real life picture of this insects feet were very interesting. It had sharp hook-like features on the sides and rounded ends(feet). Obviously to hold onto grass and such. Which then lead me to the wires. These wires are representing grass. I knew from the start that I was going to do this idea. I messed up making the outer lines too thick not showing any depths and taking away form the grasshopper. To show depth and give life back the the grasshopper I chose to do stippling. Stippling is a long process and I do have patience for it, but time is the problem. Once I finish the wires I will move to the background. I honestly have to idea what I should do for the background, but soon enough I will figure it out. I was thinking of keeping it blank because the foreground is already so busy and crazy. Other than the unfinished piece I am happy with it. Once I finish I promise to update my blog. Hope you enjoy my overall process, Thanks!