Desert Monarch

By Madison Joslin

36" Butterfly

The "Desert Monarch" butterfly captures the beauty of the desert, featuring the pricky pear cactus at sunset, which is one of the most beautiful times to view the desert landscapes. While the top of the butterfly is more of a serious painting with soft colors, the bottom is a fun pop of color which showcases the dots and variety of colors that a Monarch Butterfly can have.

The "Desert Monarch" butterfly was inspired by the uniquely stunning sunsets experienced in Arizona, which feature a large variety of everchanging colors and patterns. This concept captures the essence of our beautiful state by featuring a pricky pear cactus, one of the most beautiful and common types of cacti seen in the desert, and one of the most colorful. The bottom side was inspired by Monarch butterflies, which come in a variety of colors, and are known for their dotted patterns.

I am in nursing school full time at ASU and will graduate in December 2024 with my BSN. I am a multi-media, self-taught artist
who has worked with acrylic, watercolor, charcoal, freestyle diamond art, resin, and 3D model art. I currently enjoy knitting and
sewing clothing, especially dresses. My artwork varies, but I mostly enjoy painting landscapes and plants. I also love combining
different mediums to create unique and multi-dimensional artwork.