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Butterflies have been used symbolically in art in many cultures throughout history.  According to Wikipedia artistic depictions of butterflies were used in Egyptian hieroglyphs over 3500 years ago, and “in the ancient Mesoamerican city of Teotihuacan, the brilliantly colored image of the butterfly was carved into many temples, buildings, jewelry, and emblazoned on incense burners.” Butterfly images have been found among the Zapotec and Mayan civilizations as well.

The symbolism of butterflies varies among cultures and times, but many ideas revolve around change and transformation, such as:
·      Powerful transformation, metamorphosis in your life, personality
·      Moving through different life cycles
·      Renewal, rebirth
·      Lightness of being, playfulness
·      Elevation from earthly matters, tuning into emotional or spiritual
·      The world of the soul, the psyche

In my new butterfly series I explore concepts of change and metamorphosis, using butterflies as symbols of miraculous expansion and growth. I celebrate transformation in these images.

While I did not specifically set out to create a new series exploring change and metamorphosis, it may come as no surprise that this series developed throughout my pregnancy. Several days after learning I was pregnant I found the below butterfly on the sidewalk while walking down the street in Telluride, Colorado. I carefully took it with me while I traveled for several more weeks before getting it safely home intact and in my darkroom to create art with it. I loved the results immediately! Soon after my husband bought me the below set of insects and butterflies to continue my new explorations. I love working with these beautiful creatures! The symbolism they express around ideas of change, transformation, and moving through different life cycles are mirrors of my own life, and the symbolism they express around ideas of lightness of being, playfulness, and tuning into spiritual are illustrated in my artworks.

What do butterflies symbolize to you?
What ideas of growth and transformation can you relate to in your life?

Shop my butterfly series here.

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I created the above 26 artworks in the 4th quarter of 2014,
and the following 30 preliminary sketches were used to create them.
See and read more about the artworks I created in the 4th quarter of 2014 here.

I create my artworks in darkness on photographic paper. Once the photographic paper is exposed and processed it is complete. I cannot adjust anything afterward or go back over an area as a painter would on canvas. So I work with many pieces of photo paper before completing a final artwork. These are known as preliminary sketches or test strips.  

Preliminary Sketch: A quick or less detailed painting often made as a preliminary study;
a brief general account or presentation. 
I often create preliminary sketches in preparation for larger, more detailed works of art.

Test Strip: A method of calculating exposure in photographic printing. A number of exposures are given to smaller pieces of paper, over specific areas of the image to help judge the exposure in the final print. 
I use test strips to calculate exposure times as well as to determine colors and color combinations.

I sell my preliminary sketches to offer my original art affordably for everyone.

I am offering the following preliminary sketches for $20, $40, and $60 
+$5 shipping anywhere in the US or free pick-up locally.

This is an excellent way to collect Artwork by Natasha Bacca or get great gifts for loved ones!

Each piece is an original so get the one-and-only piece while you can! 

If you want to purchase one simply be the first person to post a comment with the # and it is yours!

5" x 7" preliminary sketches = $20
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8" x 10" preliminary sketches = $40
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11" x 14" preliminary sketches = $60
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See what other collectors have done with their preliminary sketches here.

See previous offers of preliminary sketches here.

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New Artwork by Natasha Bacca

The following 26 artworks were created in the 4th quarter of 2014.

*new series*
Butterflies
          Images in this series explore concepts of change and metamorphosis. Butterflies are used as symbols of miraculous expansion and growth. Transformation is celebrated in these images.

Florals
          I use nature as a catalyst to explore concepts of life and health. Nature exhibits a transitory beauty, an ephemeral symbol of the cycle of life that engages the Earth as a living medium, reminding viewers that life is meaningful, temporary, and sacred.

Trees
          I use nature as a catalyst to explore concepts of life and health. Nature exhibits a transitory beauty, an ephemeral symbol of the cycle of life that engages the Earth as a living medium, reminding viewers that life is meaningful, temporary, and sacred.

See artwork in my other series here:

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Next week's blog post will offer preliminary sketches
of the above new artworks!

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If you have questions or comments I would love to hear them.

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