Butterfly

Philippians 4:13  Acrylic on Masonite, 8"x8"

I have a friend who has cancer.  It is a frightening ordeal.  She is relatively young and right now hope is at a premium.  She can't have flowers at this point in her hospital room.  Therefore I painted this painting and gave it to her recently wishing it will provide her a place to quiet her mind and lighten her heart.  I named the painting Philippians 4:13 which is from the Bible.  The verse is "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."  Strength, hope and prayers.

The Butterflies Disappear as Autumn Progresses ....Tiger Swallowtail

Tiger Swallowtail acrylic on masonite, 6'x6'

The butterflies are gone.  I am doing a series of them.  This tiger swallowtail happens to be resting on a background of yellow leaves and I had a difficult time making a strong contrast with the yellow of the butterfly from the background.   They are certainly delicate creatures and much appreciated after gazing at them for a period of time.  Then.....one day they are simply gone as the nights chill and the leaves turn they migrate and all that flower activity ends and the garden becomes very quiet.  The late ones I understand will overwinter in chrysalis state and emerge in the spring.  DD