David Zhixuan Zhang
Praying Mantis
Illustration
2023
The praying mantis is a master of camouflage and ambushing its prey at blinding speeds. This illustration depicts the creature as a shinobi making his move on an unsuspecting target, springing from his spot of hiding in the blink of an eye.
Work by
David Zhixuan Zhang aka. VIATHINE
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