Butterfly Miniature Original by Karen Neely - #2M76

Butterfly – Miniature Original by Karen Neely (#2M76)

Original Acrylic | 2x2" | Custom Italian Molding (3x3" framed)

Delicate, vibrant, and full of life, Butterfly by miniature artist Karen Neely (#2M76) captures a fleeting moment in nature with exquisite detail. This 2x2-inch original acrylic depicts a colorful butterfly poised gracefully atop a blooming flower, its patterned wings rendered with remarkable precision and warmth. Soft green tones in the background create a gentle, natural setting that allows the rich reds, golds, and blacks of the butterfly to truly stand out.

Expertly framed in custom Italian molding, the finished piece measures 3x3 inches and is ready to display on a wall, shelf, or desk. Despite its small scale, Butterfly offers a joyful burst of color and movement, making it a perfect choice for nature lovers, collectors of miniature originals, and admirers of Karen Neely’s finely detailed work.

Details:

• Artist: Karen Neely

• Title: Butterfly

• Catalog Reference: #2M76

• Medium: Original Acrylic on Canvas

• Image Size: 2 x 2 inches

• Frame: Custom Italian Molding – 3 x 3 inches framed

• Subject: Butterfly resting on a flowering bloom

• One-of-a-kind original artwork

About the Artist – Karen Neely

Karen Neely is a Northern California artist born in Monterey.

She has been painting since her youth, studying privately under her mother (a professional artist) as well as other renowned artists through her parents’ many galleries and art shows. She later continued her studies at Chico State, San Francisco State, and the Art Academy in San Francisco.

Her first award came at the age of 16, when she received the Bank of America–sponsored Junior Achievement Award, which helped fund her formal art education.

Today, Karen’s work is featured in several fine art galleries throughout California. Her time living in Hawaii, Monterey, Lake Tahoe, Southern California, and near Northern California’s wine country inspires her creations. She can often be found painting outdoors—by the vineyards, along the coast, or lakeside.

While Karen works in mixed media on canvases up to 6x6 feet, she is especially known for her miniature acrylic originals, set in custom frames such as hand-rubbed maple and imported Italian mouldings.