Butterfly Blue - 10x10 Mixed Media Oil Painting
"Butterfly Blue" is a vibrant 10 x 10 inch original mixed media oil painting that captures the delicate beauty of a butterfly's momentary rest—a visual meditation on transformation, change, and the fleeting moments of grace that mark our own journeys of becoming. This intimate square canvas celebrates the courage it takes to emerge from darkness and spread your wings, even when you're not sure you're ready to fly.
A Tapestry of Transformation
The work features a strikingly detailed butterfly with wings that are a tapestry of vivid colors—brilliant blues, vibrant purples, coral pinks, and golden yellows. Each wing is rendered with careful attention to pattern and texture, honoring the intricate beauty that emerges only after the struggle of metamorphosis. Set against a backdrop that balances abstraction and form, the butterfly appears suspended between worlds—a powerful symbol for women in transition who are neither who they were nor fully who they're becoming.
The Beauty of Fleeting Moments
The interplay of textures and patterns in the painting evokes the transient nature of life, reminding us of the fleeting yet beautiful moments that butterflies bring to our world. A butterfly's visit is brief but unforgettable—much like the pivotal moments that change us forever. This piece invites you to honor the temporary, to find beauty in impermanence, and to trust that transformation, though uncomfortable, leads to something extraordinary.
Celebration of Emergence and Elegance
This piece is a celebration of transformation and the simple elegance that nature holds. The butterfly represents the ultimate metaphor for personal growth—the willingness to dissolve what no longer serves us, to rest in the darkness of transition, and to emerge with wings we didn't know we possessed. "Butterfly Blue" honors every woman who has survived her own metamorphosis and learned to fly in ways she never imagined possible.
Rich Detail in Compact Scale
Created using my signature mixed media technique, this 10 x 10 inch painting combines collage, acrylic washes, and oil paint to build dimensional texture. The butterfly's wings are layered with fine detail and luminous glazes that catch light, while the background features abstract elements that suggest movement and possibility. Despite its small size, this piece delivers powerful visual impact and emotional resonance.
Bring Wonder and Introspection Home
Perfect for bringing a touch of wonder and introspection into any space—bedrooms, meditation corners, home offices, or gallery walls celebrating transformation. This painting makes a meaningful gift for anyone navigating major life changes, celebrating personal growth, or honoring their own journey of becoming. "Butterfly Blue" reminds us that what feels like an ending is often just the beginning of flight.
Artwork Details:
- Original mixed media oil painting (one-of-a-kind, not a print)
- Size: 10 x 10 inches, gallery-wrapped canvas with finished edges
- Medium: Collage, acrylic washes, oil paint
- Wired and ready to hang (no framing required)
- Signed by artist Sarah Andreas
- Includes certificate of authenticity
- Ships carefully packaged with insurance and tracking within 3-5 business days
Perfect For:
- Bedrooms and personal reflection spaces
- Home offices and creative studios
- Gallery walls with transformation themes
- Gifts celebrating personal growth and change
- Anyone honoring their journey of becoming
- Nature lovers and butterfly enthusiasts
About Butterfly Symbolism
"Butterfly Blue" honors the universal symbol of transformation and rebirth. The butterfly's journey from caterpillar to chrysalis to winged beauty mirrors our own experiences of growth, dissolution, and emergence. This painting celebrates every woman who has had the courage to let go of who she was in order to become who she's meant to be—and reminds us that the struggle to emerge is what gives us the strength to fly.
