Madagascan Sunset Moths, Beadwork on Canvas
It is no surprise to anyone that I love butterflies and moths. More than that, the natural world is a never ending well of awe and inspiration. I felt that beads would be a worthy vehicle for reproducing the Madagascan Sunset Moth; the moth’s vibrant colors come not from pigments but from iridescent scales that refract light. The beads I chose also interact with light to give some of their color and sparkle, and so come that much closer to the real thing.
This piece shows both sides of the Madagascan Sunset Moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus), the darker topside of the wings and the more vibrant underside. In real life these moths have a wingspan of about 3”-3.5” and this piece is accurate to that, measuring 3” x 5”.
This piece was created by first beading the 5” x 3” panel and then stitching it to the 7” x 5” canvas. The canvas has been equipped with d-rings and wire, gallery style, for ease of hanging.
This is a one of a kind work of art.
It is no surprise to anyone that I love butterflies and moths. More than that, the natural world is a never ending well of awe and inspiration. I felt that beads would be a worthy vehicle for reproducing the Madagascan Sunset Moth; the moth’s vibrant colors come not from pigments but from iridescent scales that refract light. The beads I chose also interact with light to give some of their color and sparkle, and so come that much closer to the real thing.
This piece shows both sides of the Madagascan Sunset Moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus), the darker topside of the wings and the more vibrant underside. In real life these moths have a wingspan of about 3”-3.5” and this piece is accurate to that, measuring 3” x 5”.
This piece was created by first beading the 5” x 3” panel and then stitching it to the 7” x 5” canvas. The canvas has been equipped with d-rings and wire, gallery style, for ease of hanging.
This is a one of a kind work of art.
It is no surprise to anyone that I love butterflies and moths. More than that, the natural world is a never ending well of awe and inspiration. I felt that beads would be a worthy vehicle for reproducing the Madagascan Sunset Moth; the moth’s vibrant colors come not from pigments but from iridescent scales that refract light. The beads I chose also interact with light to give some of their color and sparkle, and so come that much closer to the real thing.
This piece shows both sides of the Madagascan Sunset Moth (Chrysiridia rhipheus), the darker topside of the wings and the more vibrant underside. In real life these moths have a wingspan of about 3”-3.5” and this piece is accurate to that, measuring 3” x 5”.
This piece was created by first beading the 5” x 3” panel and then stitching it to the 7” x 5” canvas. The canvas has been equipped with d-rings and wire, gallery style, for ease of hanging.
This is a one of a kind work of art.