Butterfly Meadow at Highclere Castle

The inspiration for my latest painting comes from the flowering meadows surrounding Highclere Castle in Hampshire (known to many as Downton Abbey). During the summer months these fields are bursting with vibrant coloured butterflies dancing in the air and doing what they do best – pollinating.    

Butterflies are some of the most beloved insects that inhabit our natural surroundings. Not only are they loved for their pure beauty but to many people they have spiritual meaning: rebirth, transformation, change, hope, and life. Ironically, butterflies have a very short life, ranging from a few weeks to a few months, which serves to remind us that ALL life is short, but worth living to its fullest. 

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