Butterfly 7 and 8. laurence Inspired by a favorite children’s

Inspired by a favorite children’s storybook

tan/ beige

Alexei's background color is a sherbet orange

this colorful holiday ornament is trimmed with pom-poms

as in a sitting position

Butterfly 7 and 8. laurence Inspired by a favorite children’sButterfly 7 and 8. Pretend Papillon. Made up Mariposa. I created these butterflies out of my imagination. I felt inspired by the butterflies who visited the giant lantana bush outside of my studio window this summer. There were so many visitors this year! Like all of the other animals and subjects of my art, these butterflies were created using layer upon layer of paint to create interesting shapes, complex colors and playful patterns. Painted on a