Original artwork description:

Papilio ulysses, also called Blue Emperor or Mountain Blue Swallowtail is a butterfly from Australasia / Indomalaya ecozone (Australia). The real butterfly has a wingspan of about 12 – 14 cm.
Painted to a true likeness in acrylic with ink added over the paint using a calligraphy nib. These small framed paintings are a bright artistic take on real mounted taxidermy butterfly specimens, a celebration of the beauty of the natural world. Framed in a 23mm wide classic flat pure matt black frame, made from solid pine. Crystal clear 2mm acrylic glazing. Shatter proof and 20% clearer than glass. The painting is signed on the front and comes with a signed Certificate of Authenticity attached to the back of the frame. The frame is complete with an acid free double mount and backing board, which protects the artwork.

Materials used:

Acrylic & ink

Tags:

#blue #nature #painting #pink #colourful #acrylic #bold #butterfly #colour #natural #history #peach #taxidermy #specimens