Baltimore Checkerspot and Turtlehead - Original Painting Deer while reflections soften the boundary

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Created in 2025

Threshold reflects the kingfisher’s alert

24 × 24 inches

Watercolor and ink on 140 lb

Baltimore Checkerspot and Turtlehead - Original Painting Deer while reflections soften the boundaryA Baltimore checkerspot rests among clover blossoms, surrounded by white turtlehead flowers and the unfolding stages of the butterflys 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