Butterfly view

26 x 30 inches, Oil and Acrylic on wood
This artwork is a vibrant cityscape painting with a surreal, almost whimsical twist. The foreground shows a rooftop scene in a historic city district, inspired by New Orleans architecture, with its brick buildings and slanted rooftops. Rising in the distance are taller skyscrapers, giving a sense of contrast between the old and the modern city.

Floating throughout the scene are numerous monarch butterflies, painted in bright oranges and yellows. Some butterflies are rendered in 3D cutout form, extending beyond the flat canvas to create depth and movement, making them appear as though they are flying out of the painting. This technique adds a playful, dynamic energy to the work.

The sky above is painted with streaks of white and violet clouds drifting across a clear blue sky, enhancing the uplifting mood of the piece.

Overall, the painting combines realism in the city architecture with imaginative, dreamlike elements through the butterflies, symbolizing freedom, transformation, and beauty amidst the urban environment.