All A Flutter For These Works In Progress

In a effort to create a body of work with a figurative element, I am currently working on a collection of paintings of moths and butterflies. While the background is abstract and painterly, the butterflies and moths are realistic and ofter a nice contrast. {Several of these paintings will be released in coming months.}

I first became interested in the butterfly when I was creating butterflies in repeat form with india ink and watercolors. Some of these designs were then painted in oils and became part of the painterly wallpaper collection. 

In shade of mint green to olive,"Mariposa Verde", is printed on sisal grasscloth, which is rich in depth and texture. The grasscloth came out so well, I look forward to releasing current wallpaper designs in this beautiful material soon.