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 Wingdings
The Wingdings were known for their quirky sense of humor and their love of puns. Papa Wingding, a dapper moth with a handlebar mustache, often greeted his family with a hearty, "Wingding-a-ling, my little flutterbugs!" Mama Wingding, a colorful butterfly with a mischievous twinkle in her eye, would respond with a playful, "Don't you mean 'wingding-a-dong,' dear?" Their three children, Dot, Dash, and Dazzle, inherited their parents' love for wordplay. Dot, the eldest, was a master of knock-knock jokes, while Dash, the middle child, had a knack for tongue twisters. Dazzle, the youngest, was still learning the ropes, but her attempts at puns were always met with encouraging laughter from her family. One rainy afternoon, the Wingdings gathered around the kitchen table for a game of charades. Dash, acting out the word "butterfly," flapped his arms frantically, causing a gust of wind that sent a stack of napkins flying. Papa Wingding, ever the punster, quipped, "Looks like we have a 'flutter' of activity here!" The Wingdings erupted in laughter, their silly antics filling the room with warmth and joy. Even on a gloomy day, the Wingdings knew how to brighten things up with their infectious laughter and their love for each other.
