Future Butterfly I Artwork

The Black Swallowtail caterpillar is a gorgeous caterpillar. Until this year, these caterpillars have arrived every summer in my backyard and I love to watch them grow and morph into butterflies, along with their relatives the Monarch. Unfortunately, many people in my surrounding neighborhood view caterpillars as pests and spray their entire gardens, killing or hurting all insect life in the process and the creatures higher in the food chain that depend on them for sustenance. With my series of Future Butterfly artworks (I, II and III) I want to raise the profile of the humble caterpillar. I want people to see how beautiful these creatures can be in their own right and to remind people that they are an essential part of our garden if we want them to complete their life cycle into butterflies. I want to encourage people to search for better methods at surviving the summer caterpillar season without requiring that all insects shall perish. I created three works to represent the seasons when we normally see caterpillars: spring (Future Butterfly I), summer and fall. Original Design and Artwork by Kate Claringbould Dimensions with Frame: 16 inches x 20 inches x 0.5 inches Artwork Dimensions: 14 inches x 18 inches x 0.5 inches Frame: Black wood Matting and mounting: Artwork is secured inside the frame with framing points. A dust jacket is provided on the back to provide a neat and uniform backing. Artwork: Created using Apoxie Sculpt, Miyuki glass beads, and a canvas covered MDF board. Sealed with water-based, UV resistant, non-yellowing polyurethane varnish. Hanging Weight: 5lbs NOTE: This artwork can be shipped without the frame.

Mixed Media:Glass on Canvas

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:20 W x 16 H x 0.5 D in

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