The painting depicts a vibrant butterfly with wings intricately woven from gold and silver thread against a bold red background. Each of the butterfly’s four wings boasts a unique pattern, adding to the artwork’s complexity and allure. The body of the butterfly, also crafted from gold thread, stands out prominently, giving the creature a regal and delicate appearance. The piece is signed suggesting the artist’s pride in this elegant and shimmering representation of nature’s beauty. The use of metallic threads against the red canvas creates a striking contrast, making the butterfly seem as if it’s about to take flight from the fabric of the painting itself.
Impasto Medium - Thick Texture
Signed Oil Painting on Canvas – Unstretched
Although the artist has lived most of his life in Indiana, he was born in Washington State and grew up in North Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa. As a young boy he loved the outdoors and spent much of his time outdoors in the countryside. This contributed to his respect and appreciation of nature and wildlife.