Butterfly Miniature Original by Karen Neely - #M2262

Butterfly Miniature Original by Karen Neely – M2262

Original Acrylic | 2" × 2" | Custom Italian Molding (3" × 3" Framed)

Bold and beautifully graphic, this butterfly miniature by Karen Neely captures the striking elegance of a monarch in vivid detail. Set against a lively, painterly background of soft greens and blues, the butterfly rests delicately among rich purple blossoms—creating a dynamic contrast of color and texture.

Neely’s expressive brushwork brings energy to the piece, with crisp black outlines and vibrant orange wings that immediately draw the eye. The layered paint and textured surface add depth, making this small-scale work feel full of life and movement.

Perfect for collectors of miniature originals or nature-inspired artwork, this one-of-a-kind piece is framed in custom Italian molding and ready to display at 3x3 inches overall.

Details:

• Artist: Karen Neely
• Title: Butterfly
• Catalog Reference: #M2262
• Medium: Original Acrylic on Canvas
• Image Size: 2" × 2"
• Frame: Custom Italian Molding – 3" × 3" framed
• Subject: Monarch butterfly with florals
• 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.