Original artwork description:

This mysterious tropical sunset. What could it be? This butterfly symbolizes my fantasy of living in the rainforest.

▶ ARTWORKS DETAILS
Fine art mixed-media original, one-of-a-kind handmade piece on paper. Signed, titled, and dated on the back. A Certificate of Authenticity is included.

▶ MEDIUM and SIZE
● «FABRIANO» watercolor paper, 300 gsm
● Acrylic with oil-based background
● Painting size: 9.8 × 9.8 × 0.04 in
● Painting size: 25 × 25 × 0.1 cm

▶ FRAMING
Please note: artworks are shipped UNFRAMED! Frames shown in the images are for illustration purposes only.
This artwork fits standard IKEA frames sized 35 × 35 cm (13.8 × 13.8 in) with a mount opening of 24 × 24 cm (9.4 × 9.4 in). You can also order a custom frame to match your personal style.

▶ART PAINTING TECHNIQUE
I work in a distinctive mixed-media technique: first creating a rich, textured background in oils on paper, sometimes adding watercolor layers for subtle depth. The butterfly silhouette is then painted with acrylic.

▶SHIPPING
● Order processing time: up to 5 days
● Worldwide DHL shipping within 5–14 days, with tracking number
● Paper artworks are shipped flat in a secure envelope, carefully packaged for safe delivery

▶CUSTOMS
Artworks are shipped from Turkey. Please note that customs duties may apply when importing art into your country. These taxes are collected by your government and are not additional delivery fees. Paying import taxes is the buyer’s responsibility, so please keep this in mind before purchasing.

▶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 permanent collection of the Cyprus Museum of Modern Art, and she has held several solo exhibitions in Cyprus, including one inaugurated by the Prime Minister.
A member of the International Association of Art (IAA) and the Eurasian Art Union (EAU), Mariia is a two-time recipient of the Certificate of Artistic Achievement from the Luxembourg Art Prize and winner of the Boynes Monthly Art Award. Her paintings have been exhibited internationally and featured on major art platforms such as Altiba9, Artsy Shark, and Spotlight Contemporary Art Magazine. On Artfinder, Mariia exclusively presents her works on paper.

▶STATEMENT
I’ve always been fascinated by the intricate patterns on butterfly wings. I often imagine: if I could create a living creature, what kind of wings would it have? My fantasy butterflies reflect emotions, each one expressed through its own unique color harmony.

▶YOUR QUESTIONS
Feel free to contact me with any questions. I’ll be happy to assist you, just click the «Contact» button.

Materials used:

acrylic, oil on paper

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