Monarchs Mixed Media Canvas

Hi everyone!  I hope you all are doing fab today.  I just wanted to pop in and share a canvas that I just created for a fundraiser.

I didn't have anything in my inventory that I thought would have a broad enough appeal for the auction so I created this beauty.

This is a large 18"x24" canvas that I upcycled.  It was actually a mass produced canvas for a children's room.

To repurpose, I applied several layers of gesso, then book text wrapping paper from the dollar section of Target.  After that I began adding color.  I only had 24hrs notice so I went for my favorite go to colors.

I was inspired by Lenny Kravitz' Fly Away so I wanted to create something with dragonflies but as I was searching through photos, I came across a beautiful pic of monarchs.

So at that point my vision changed to these lovely monarchs.

Here's a closer look at the finished butterflies.

I found the PERFECT quote: Blessed are they that see beautiful things in humble places where other people see nothing... Camille Pissaro.

What a great artist quote right.  I absolutely LOVE it!

I'm super happy with the way this turned out.  I hope you like it too!  Thank you for stopping by :D

Update!
The original sold at the auction but you can get an art print here: Monarchs