Mariposa: A Bit of Reality

 "Taking Artistic License" is a term I've heard often over the years which refers to the luxury an artist like myself has in taking a bit of reality and making it my own.  For example, these moths and butterflies are similar to ones that actually exist, but I've taken artistic license and changed the colors and designs.  Nature gives us wonderful "information" to use when creating.  These mixed media paintings were done on vintage papers from France!  So much fun.  Enjoy.