Also known by 'common swallowtail' or just 'Swallowtail', first-of-its-name. A common butterfly found in many countries across the northern Hemisphere.

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For the Swallowtail I used the stippling technique a lot, as the colours of the butterfly blend together giving it an almost dusty appearance.

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• Acrylic paints on fine grain 200gsm cartridge paper and sealed with matte varnish

• A5, 148 x 210 mm, 5.8 x 8.3 in

• Torn edges (would look great 'floated')

• being sold unframed