This limited edition print, in a run of 20, is hand editioned, titled and signed by the artist, Jay Shields. The print also includes a Certificate of Authenticity sticker with the title, edition #, artist signature and story of this piece for you to place on the back of your framed art. This print is protected in a crystal sleeve and cardstock backing for shipping and sturability. The print is available in 3 options: 8x10 print with a matt for an 11x14 frame; and 8x10 print ready for an 8x10 matt and a 11x14 frame, and 11x14 print ready for an 11x14 matt and a 16x20 frame.
This artwork is part of a whimsical painting series that flits and flutters into the dramatic lives of butterfly and monarch families, proving that even insects have their own soap operas. Witness the chaos of a monarch toddler throwing a tantrum mid-migration ("But I WANT to eat the WHOLE milkweed leaf!"), or the awkwardness of a butterfly teen trying to impress their crush with a clumsy aerial display. Each painting is a snapshot of relatable family moments, reminding us that even with wings, life can still be a bit of a circus.
The Caterpillars
The Story
The Caterpillars were a family of four, forever embracing their "before" stage with gusto. Papa Caterpillar, a jovial moth with an impressive collection of leaf hats, often declared, "We may not be butterflies yet, but we're the life of the party!" Mama Caterpillar, a plump butterfly with a knack for whipping up delicious mud pies, would chime in, "And we have the best appetites, too!" Their two children, Munch and Nibble, were constantly on the lookout for the tastiest leaves, their tiny bodies fueled by an insatiable hunger. One sunny afternoon, the Caterpillars embarked on a family feast in the vegetable garden. Munch, armed with a magnifying glass, meticulously inspected each leaf for optimal crunchiness, while Nibble, ever the adventurous one, sampled every plant in sight, his face a kaleidoscope of green hues. Papa Caterpillar, perched atop a giant tomato, proclaimed, "A caterpillar's paradise!" Mama Caterpillar, surrounded by a mountain of chewed stems, added, "And a gardener's nightmare!" The Caterpillars, a family reveling in their pre-butterfly phase, embraced their messy, munching ways, proving that even before their grand transformation, they were a force to be reckoned with.
