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 Fanatics
The Fanatics were a family of seven, each with their own unique obsession. Papa Fanatic, a flamboyant moth with a passion for collecting stamps, often declared, "A true collector never rests!" Mama Fanatic, a colorful butterfly with an encyclopedic knowledge of plants, would retort, "Unless it's on a bed of lavender, dear." Their five children, each named after their respective passions, added to the delightful chaos. Flutterby, the butterfly enthusiast, spent hours chasing her winged brethren, while Bookworm, the avid reader, was rarely seen without his nose buried in a novel. Maestro, the music aficionado, filled the house with his violin's melodies, often accompanied by the rhythmic tapping of Doodlebug, the aspiring artist. And then there was Pipsqueak, the youngest, whose obsession was simply... everything. One sunny morning, the Fanatics embarked on a family outing to the park. Flutterby, net in hand, chased after a particularly elusive butterfly, while Bookworm settled under a shady tree with his latest literary treasure. Maestro serenaded a group of picnickers, Doodlebug sketched the scene with charcoal, and Pipsqueak, captivated by it all, bounced from one activity to another with boundless enthusiasm. Papa Fanatic, proudly displaying his latest stamp acquisition, declared, "A family of fanatics, indeed!" Mama Fanatic, ever the grounded one, simply smiled and added, "And we wouldn't have it any other way." The Fanatics, a family united by their passions, embraced their eccentricities, proving that even in their most fervent pursuits, love and laughter always found a way to bloom.
