Fantasia is a new oil painting inspired by the Monarch butterfly and the beauty of nature in a fantasy garden of Eden.

The original painting developed over time and the floral garden and trees were created first, and a journey into the imagination ensued with the insects coming at the end.

Red ladybugs and beetles are crawling in and out of vines with butterflies landing on top of the flowers and chatting. Blue, red, yellow, pink and white flowers are mixed amongst lilies, poppies and roses and lots of foliage.

The Monarch butterfly (the orange and black) represents passion and if one is to land on you, it means that joy is about to come into your life!

Three trees cradle this enchanted garden and protect it from the outside influences of civilization.

This is a large canvas and the canvas is professionally hand-made by a framer.

As it is an oil painting of many layers, and therefore longer drying time, it took many months to complete.

As the eye wanders up and around, you will be delighted with the whimsical feel of flowers in the wind with butterflies and red lady beetles busy doing their thing.

It gives the feeling of being surrounded by nature.
There is also a feeling of upliftment, and happiness and that mother earth is there for us.

The sides of the painting are painted white.

Professional D-Rings are on the back with hanging wire - ready to hang.

The painting is professionally wrapped and placed in a solid wooden crate for protection.
* * The Artist has signed a Certificate of Authenticity which is included with the painting.