Common Blue Butterfly

From the book, Fluttering Gems, Portraits of Endangered Butterflies by Susan P Cooper The Common Blue is a blue butterfly in Britain and Ireland. These butterflies can be found in a wide range of habitats, including grasslands, meadows, coastal areas, and even urban gardens. They prefer open areas with plenty of nectar-rich flowers. They are…

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Purple Spotted Swallowtail

From the book, Fluttering Gems, Portraits of Endangered Butterflies by Susan P Cooper The Purple Spotted Swallowtail is indigenous to the Australasia/Indomalaya Ecozone. They’re restricted to Papua New Guinea. The habitat where they live is actually extremely endangered; less than 6% of the forest is still standing. They live and thrive in extremely hot places. Swallowtail…

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“But Why Butterflies?”

A few months ago, I published a book about endangered butterflies entitled “Fluttering Gems”. My hope was and is to bring awareness to the importance of these beautiful creatures. Endangered butterflies are often overlooked in discussions about conservation. I feel my art can have the power to capture attention and evoke emotions, making it an…

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It Starts On July 13th!

I am proud and honored to have these two images selected for the 5th Annual Rancho Cordova Arts Member’s Show located at the MACC, 10191 Mills Station Road Rancho Cordova, CA. The Gallery will be open from 2-7 PM on the 13th with an artist reception on July 14th from 5:30-7:30 PM. Come check it…

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It Sold At The “Big Name, Small Art Auction”

I am thrilled to share that my Blue Morpho Butterfly artwork fetched a $175.00 price! This is at the top-end estimate of the art at $176.00. The Crocker Art Museum is the oldest art museum in the Western United States. This organization does so much for the art community at large. Therefore, it was an…

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Butterfly Book Is Here!

Introducing “Fluttering Gems: Portraits of Endangered Butterflies” Embark on an extraordinary expedition through the enchanting world of butterflies with “Fluttering Gems: Portraits of Endangered Butterflies” a stunning book of original art that celebrates the fragile beauty of these mesmerizing creatures. Immerse yourself in a visual feast of vibrant colors, intricate details, capturing the essence of…

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