{"product_id":"malachite-butterfly","title":"Malachite Butterfly | Framed Original Watercolor by Cynthia Oswald","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-all-bold-hthree\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eAbout \u003cem\u003eMalachite Butterfly\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-all-bold-hthree\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eI painted the Malachite while exploring butterflies beyond the ones I’d already studied here at home. I was searching for something green—my favorite color—and this species immediately caught my eye. Its vivid wings feel like stained glass, a striking mix of delicacy and strength. Painting it reminded me how much beauty and balance exists so naturally in nature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eSipropeta stelenes.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003e Native to Central and South America, the Malachite butterfly is recognized by its lime-green and black patterned wings. It’s often found gliding through tropical forests and sunny clearings, feeding on overripe fruit and blooming flowers.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ace-all-bold-hthree\"\u003e\u003cspan data-highlight-color=\"#F7CC62\" class=\"highlight author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eAbout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-highlight-color=\"#F7CC62\" class=\"highlight author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zh3z83z56ac7z88zz74zis1z69zz78zz79zz86z9nqyz84zz122zz81zz84z6sz85zz87zc\"\u003e the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-highlight-color=\"#F7CC62\" class=\"highlight author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qowz81zh3z83z56ac7z88zz74zis1z69zz78zz79zz86z9nqyz84zz122zz81zz84z6sz85zz87zc\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGolden Halo Collection:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eEach miniature painting celebrates light, resilience, and the quiet wonder found in nature’s details. Watercolor, gold ink, and acrylic medium combine to form delicate studies of flora and fauna—butterflies, moths, and wildflowers—that invite us to pause, notice, and be restored by nature’s beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eBorn from a desire to slow down and reconnect, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eGolden Halo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003e continues my exploration of stillness and renewal through the natural world. Every piece reflects her belief that beauty can be found in even the smallest subjects—each framed by a radiant circle of gold, symbolizing the light that endures within and around us.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eDetails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul data-testid=\"bullet-list\" data-test-indentation=\"1\" class=\"listtype-bullet listindent1 list-bullet1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eMedium: Watercolor and gold ink on paper, coated with acrylic medium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eMounted on board; framed by Steven Dise\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eArtwork size: 4.625\" × 3.875\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eOuter frame size: 5.625\" × 4.875\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"author-d-1gg9uz65z1iz85zgdz68zmqkz84zo2qoxw4nqoz82zsz70z5gz83ziz84zc4z71zz80z7rz77zsz65zqnyqz77zpz90zz71zk\"\u003eOrientation: Horizontal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Cynthia Oswald","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47176016199847,"sku":null,"price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0464\/3097\/8215\/files\/SmallFramed2-Malachite.jpg?v=1761793880","url":"https:\/\/cynthiaoswald.us\/products\/malachite-butterfly","provider":"Cynthia Oswald","version":"1.0","type":"link"}