Baltimore Checkerspot and Turtlehead - Original Painting

A Baltimore checkerspot rests among clover blossoms, surrounded by white turtlehead flowers and the unfolding stages of the butterfly’s life cycle. The circular composition brings together the butterfly, its host plant, and the quiet process of transformation.

Created with detailed ink linework and transparent watercolor, this original painting reflects the intricate relationships that sustain wildlife within the Chesapeake watershed. The surrounding border is more than decorative: it traces the checkerspot’s journey from egg and caterpillar to chrysalis and butterfly.

Artwork Details

• Original, one-of-a-kind painting
• Watercolor and ink on 140 lb. hot-press watercolor paper
• Artwork measures 12 × 12 inches
• Presented in a 16 × 16-inch mat
• Frame not included
• Created in 2025
• Signed by the artist
  

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