METAMORPHOSIS OF THE BUTTERFLY QUEEN

Each panel is 24"w x 12" h This image will be available as  photographic prints as well as watercolor or canvas giclee                           Inquires for murals are welcome.

I began this piece as a single panel, the left one.  It always seemed incomplete so I expanded the idea into two panels.  This is also the first time I have been able to incorporate a drawing of mine into an image.  The tree in the center of the image originated as a small sketch and through the use of various filters, digital painting, and colorizing I came up with what I believe is a very interesting tree.

I was also able to create the vines with flowers by utilizing drawing and scanning.  I first printed out an enlarged version of the masonry.  I then used tracing paper to sketch the vines over the printout.

For the cocoon I twisted wet paper towels into the shape I needed, let it dry and cut it open.  I then spray painted it gold before photographing it. Once pasted into the image, I layered it with duct tape fibers to add a little texture.

The mountains are created by using the "liquify" filter on pieces of butterfly wing

But, most the most important process here is imagination.  Familiarize yourself with the tools and dream.  I have only started to plumb the depths of this wonderful program and part of the excitement is anticipating the next revelation.  I guess that's the way I live my life... I CAN'T WAIT TO SEE WHAT HAPPENS NEXT!