Signed Fine Art Print of the Genus Polyura

I have always wanted to see one of these butterflies in nature, but with a trip to Malaysia not in my future, I settled for painting these three specimens. The undersides of these large, fast-flying butterflies is beautifully intricate, which made executing the final painting a true challenge – I went through many versions before settling on this one.

This painting faithfully and precisely reproduces the beautiful colors and striking design of the insects I have pursued and studied since childhood. My style is inspired by that of my grandfather, Arthur Cushman, a noted illustrator who worked for the Smithsonian Institution and the USDA, whose paintings and drawings helped set the standard for scientific illustration in the mid 20th century.

> Signed by the artist

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> Printed on 230 gsm, 14 mil, acid-free, 100 percent cotton Fine Art Bright White paper

> Archival pigmented inks for superior resistance to fading, greater scratch resistance, and color stability.

My original 15 x 20 watercolor painting is also available – please contact me at specimenartcollective@gmail.com for more information about owning an original.