Saturday, February 28, 2009

Arty Girlz Challenge ~ Butterflies



Better late than never, here is my submission for the Arty Girlz Challenge this week. I had the idea from the moment I saw the topic...finding the time to create was another story. While working on this collage all I could think of was my youngest son and his affection for caterpillars, Monarchs in particular. As much as he loves to raise them and watch the metamorphosis from caterpillar to butterfly, he is always so sad to say goodbye to his caterpillars. Sometimes change is hard to accept in any form.

This collage is available in my Etsy shop.

© Nancy Lefko

12 comments:

Artsnark said...

she's lovely, Nancy! I hear you on the time thing. Happens to me often with the great challenges - just have to try & squeeze a few more hours out of each day...hmmm

That is so cute about your son!

Rose said...

That one's really sweet Nancy! I love butterflies and I know how your son feels. We used to do the same when we were kids.

PisforPaper said...

I really, really love this!!!

Lisa Rivas said...

Lovely illustration! Have always enjoyed you blue pieces, great background texture...
And the quote is superb... have a great week!

Crissi Harvey said...

Beaitiful collage Nancy

Thanks for joining in with the Arty Girlz challenge.

crissi xx

Ginger*:) said...

What a beautiful collage and sentiment. I love the new background too! Your blog is now wrapped up like the present it is that you give to all of us who stop by to admire what is going on here.

Jodi Ohl said...

the pose of your girl is perfect, love your saying on this piece. Lovely work once again, Nancy!

Lisa M Griffin said...

What a lovely saying... and so TRUE! Thoughtful, charming and subtle in its treatment. Thank you for sharing.
PS Looks like we are in for some more snow tomorrow. =(

Anonymous said...

This is so adorable, it also fits the IF theme, for this week! It is lovely and well done!

Julie Allain said...

WOW This is so beautiful Nancy!!

Thanks for joining in with the butterfly challenge on Arty Girlz

Julie xx

Leanne Ellis said...

Nancy this is so beautiful! I haven't had much time lately to visit all my favourite blogs, and yours has changed so much since I last came by! So much amazing work, I love it all! The piece you did on canvas is stunning, and the little house you made for the bushfire appeal was incredible, so delicate and quietly powerful. Inspiring as ever! xxx

Faruffa said...

Adorable Nancy, love colors !!!