Original artwork description:

This butterfly symbolizes my fantasy of a very black and mystical night, without the lights of cities and streets. What would it be like to find yourself on a dark night in the woods far away from civilization?

▶ARTIST STATEMENT
I have always been fascinated by the intricate patterns on butterfly wings. I began to imagine: if I could create a living creature, what kind of wings would it have? My fantasy butterflies embody different emotions, each expressed through unique color combinations.

▶ARTISTIC TECHNIQUE
I work in a distinctive mixed-media technique: starting with a rich, textured oil background on paper, then layering it with watercolor and acrylic to create depth and vibrancy.

▶ARTWORK DETAILS
● Original, one-of-a-kind handmade artwork on paper.
● Signed, titled, and dated on the back.
● Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.

▶MEDIUM & SIZE
● «FABRIANO» watercolor paper, 300 gsm
● Acrylic, oil, watercolor
● Artwork size: 9.8 × 9.8 in (25 × 25 cm)

▶FRAMING
Please note: artwork is shipped UNFRAMED. Frames shown in photos are for illustration purposes only. The painting fits standard IKEA frames 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in) with mount opening 24 × 24 cm (9.4 × 9.4 in). You may also order custom framing to suit your taste.

▶SHIPPING
● Processing time: up to 5 days
● Worldwide DHL shipping: 5–14 days with tracking
● Paper artworks are carefully packed in secure envelopes for safe delivery

▶CUSTOMS
Artworks are shipped from Turkey. Please note that import duties or taxes may apply in your country. These charges are collected by your local authorities and are the buyer’s responsibility.

▶ABOUT THE ARTIST
Mariia Raskin (b. 1979, Kazakhstan) is an abstract-impressionist painter based in Turkey and Northern Cyprus. She holds a degree in Applied Arts with distinction. Her works are part of the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art’s permanent collection, and she has held solo exhibitions in Cyprus, including one inaugurated by the Prime Minister. Mariia is a member of the International Association of Art (IAA) and the Eurasian Art Union (EAU), a two-time recipient of the Certificate of Artistic Achievement from the Luxembourg Art Prize, and winner of the Boynes Monthly Art Award. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured on major platforms such as Altiba9, Artsyshark, and Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine. On Artfinder, Mariia exclusively presents her works on paper.

▶QUESTIONS
Please feel free to contact me with any questions. I’ll be happy to guide you further. Just click the «Contact» button.

Materials used:

acrylic, oil, watercolour on paper

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