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the monarch emerges ~ Michelle Mospens The birth of a monarch butterfly. Inside an emerald green color chrysalis awaits a monarch butterfly to be "born". They appear as if each is hand painted emerald jewelry graced with metallic gold and black accents. The monarch is snug and making a true metamorphous inside. Watching the two chrysalis emerge into two beautiful butterflies has inspired me to finally create the watercolor butterfly design I have been longing to paint. The transparent chrysalis, is a sure sign the monarch is ready to emerge! (shown below) As the monarch butterfly emerges ... she stretches out her moist wings to gently dry them. After drying out their wings they began to drink the nectar from the black eyed susan and butterfly bush flowers I had ready for them. Spritzing their new environment with water for them to drink...I knew in 2 days it was time to let them go. Both butterflies were released and they are on their way to Mexico! To learn more about the migration of these TRULY amazing creatures click here. BRAND new watercolor! If you've been waiting here it is... ...pricing and details will be posted in the portfolio. American Indian Legend According to an American Indian Legend - If anyone desires a wish to come true they must first capture a butterfly and whisper that wish to it. Since a butterfly can make no sound, the butterfly can not reveal the wish to anyone but the Great Spirit who hears and sees all. In gratitude for giving the beautiful butterfly its freedom, the Great Spirit always grants the wish. So, according to legend, by making a wish and giving the butterfly its freedom, the wish will be taken to the heavens and be granted. We have gathered to grant this couple all our best wishes and are about to set these butterflies free in trust that all these wishes will be granted. For more monarch butterfly information see the following web page, click here. This insect is one of the most amazing creatures in the natural world. |
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