Madagascar Sunset Moth Watercolours

All my paintings capture beauty of animal and plant kingdoms. Variety of shapes, sizes and colours always attracted my attention. It is unbelievable how many intrinsic details there are, in every inch of a natural world. As an artist you gradually start to notice these slight changes in tones, values and shapes.
This is a realistic painting of Madagascar Sunset Moth, painted on 300 gms watercolor paper. Original painting, made with watercolor and gouache paints. There is a discreet signature in the bottom corner. All my watercolour paintings have my full signature and date at the back.

Some facts:
- Unlike most moths, it’s diurnal, meaning it flies during the day like a butterfly.
- Endemic to Madagascar and found in diverse habitats from rainforests to dry forests.
- Originally mistaken for a butterfly due to its vibrant colors and flight style.
- The larvae feed on Omphalea plants, which are toxic. They absorb and retain the toxins for defense throughout their life cycle.
- Wingspan ranges from 7 to 11 cm, making it one of the larger moths.
- Featured on a Madagascar postage stamp in 2007—because beauty deserves recognition.

Materials used are the highest quality, with best pigments and lightfastness. Both paints and varnish are professional quality. There is a matte finish to the varnished painting.
There is a frame attached, which comes together with plexiglass. Photos are made without plexiglass, to avoid reflecting light. It will be your choice, whether you want to hang the painting with or without plexiglass (however full frame including plexi will be provided). Please remember that this is watercolour painting so if hanged without plexiglass, might get destroyed more easily. I advise to use full frame.