Description

This portrait of a Red Admiral butterfly exudes quiet strength. Its wings carry deep, velvety blacks, marked with bold crimson bands that blaze like a painter’s brushstroke across a twilight sky. Flecks of soft white punctuate the darkness, adding a touch of light and balance to its striking form.

The butterfly perches upon a Echinacea flower’s crown, its tips glowing softly as if lit from within. Its delicate body, poised yet powerful, seems to radiate resilience. Around it, the world fades into soft pastels—gentle greens, muted pinks, and a whisper of lavender mist—creating a dreamy canvas that lets the butterfly’s colours command full attention.

This piece captures the drama of contrast and the elegance of stillness. It feels like a pause between heartbeats, a celebration of nature’s artistry and strength wrapped in the smallest of forms. This is more than a simple study of a Red Admiral butterfly; it is a portrait of grace, boldness, and quiet majesty, held tenderly in the frame of a single, fleeting moment.